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A Comprehensive Course Covering the Whoi.e Bibi,e 

From Genesis to ReveIvATion in Forty Lessons. 

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Students, Busy Ministers, Sunday Schooi. 

Teachers, and Ai,i. Who Desire to 

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Mo,; author of *'How to Read the Bible," "Backsliders' Rail- 
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PREFATORY NOTE. 



BINCE the organization of this Comprehensive Bible 
Course in 1896, the lessons have until now been sent 
out in sheet form. But yielding to the suggestions of many 
students, we have decijied to ^lave them published and bound 
in convenient form. We hopfe to have the^book ready to mail 
in a short time. 

Hundreds of students representing every state in the Union, 
Canada, England, Scotland, Jamaica, India, Australia and 
Hawaii, testify to the value of this systematic course to the 
non-resident student. 

We possess a long list of unsolicited testimonials from 
those who have completed the course and received their diplo- 
mas within the past five years, and a goodly number of others 
will graduate this present school year. 

May God's richest blessings rest upon all those who are 
following this course, and upon all those who shall follow it in 
the future. 

CHAS. J. BURTON, 

Christian University. 
Canton, Mo., January 24, 1902. 



Ruels to be Fallowed by Our Non-Resident Students. 



1. Answer the questions by numbers. 

2. State at the head of your paper which I^esson 
you are answering. 

3. Write on thin, light paper, large sheets, and 
use black ink. 

4. As you study, use tablet and pencil, and write 
down under proper headings : 

(l) The countries, towns, mountains, seas and 
rivers as you come to them in Scripture. 
(2). Also the great events, wars and famines. 
(3). The prominent men and women. 
(4). The various forms of Idolatry. 
(5). The various forms of Government. 
(6). The various Covenants. 
(7). And the Chronology. 

5. Read over carefully, in this way, several chap- 
ters per day, ^notingl down as you study, and your 
work willlbe comparatively small. 

6. Write your answers out fully in detail. 

7. Write a smooth, even, legible hand, and do not 
hurry over your work. _ Take plenty of time. 

8. Prayer, Tstudy, research, determination and 
stick-to-it-ive-ness'will conquer all difficulties. 

9. Give your postofiSce address, and sign your 
name to your papers. 



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papers and grades. 

11. Treat us courteously, an 1 we will surely re- 
turn the comp.iment. 

12. Be prompt in business matters. Confidence in 
each other right at the beginning is very essential. 

13. When your papers are finished, mail them to 
the address below. 

With best wishes, and a will to help you in all pos- 
sible ways, I remain, yours truly, 

C. J. Burton, Canton, Mo. 




special Suggestions. 



1. Begin the study at once. Start at Gen. 1:1 
and readWer three, four, or five chapters in your Bible 
per day. 

2. Read from one to two hours each day and give 
at least two weeks to each lesson. 

3. In preparing the historical and geographical 
questions, such as questions two and twenty -seven of 
I^esson I, follow carefully Rules 4 and 5, noting down 
on tablect as you read; and by the time you have read 
over the entire Bible lesson, your material will be in 
such shape that you can soon write out the answers 
to all the questions. 

4. Make arrangements to read, search and study 
your Bible every day (Acts 17:11), and your progress 
will be rapid, thorough and satisfactory. 

5. Do not delay about beginning the study. Start 
at oncp, keep at i7, and your lesson will be finished 
on time and in good shape. 

6. Ask God's blessing upon your earnest efforts, 
memorize lyuke 9:62 and go forward. 

8. Do not think about results now. Do your 
work faithfully and earnestly, and results will follow. 

9. Very Important.— You have a daily occu- 
pation, and doubtless you are very busy, but you have 
undertaken a noble work ; therefore arrange your time 
for study each day, and do not allow any ordinary 
thing to interfere with it. 



COMPREHENSIVE COURSE, 



OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY. 



Lksson I. Creation to thk Exodus. 

Introduction: Bible History is the foundation 
of a thorough Bible education. Besides being- 
beneficial, it is a most delightful study. 

I— SCRIPTURES TO BB STUDIED. 

1. The Book of Genesis, and Exodus down to 
12:37. The lesson begins with the creation of the 
universe, and runs over not less than 2,513 years of 
the very earliest history of mankind. 

2. Genesis terminates with the death of Joseph, 
1635 B. C, and covers 2369 years of history; and 
Exodus, 1 to 12, brings the history down 144 years 
further to the Exodus which occurred 1491 B. C. 

II — SUGGESTIONS. 

While studying, use tablet and pencil and note 
down under proper headings the countries, towns, 
seas, rivers, mountains and places at which any 
event occurred, fixing the time well in the mind. 
(1). Who, or the persons* 
(2). What, or the subjects. 
3). Where, or the places. 
(4). When, or the time in which the event 
occurred. 



8 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. How many Bible chapters in tbis lesson, and 
what period of time do they cover? 

2. Beginning with the creation, write out the 
history of this lesson in yonr own words, carefully 
recording the events in detail and connecting them 
in regular order. 

3. Mention the six most important events from 
Creation to the Exodus. 

4. Give the order of creation in Genesis, first 
chapter. 

5. Mention the most prominent men and women 
of this lesson. 

6. Describe fully the temptation and fall of 
man. What was the process? What is the process 
of man's return? 

7. Who was the tempter? 

8. Is the account of the fall historical or alle- 
gorical? Why? 

9. What was the moral character of Cain's 
descendants? Of Seth's? 

10. Who was the first polygamist? 

11. Why did the Divine^writer leave off the 
history of Cain's posterity and take up the line of 
Seth? 

12. In what directions did the posterity of the 
three sons of Noah spread? 

13. Why is Genesis tenth so valuable as a 
chapter of history? 

14. Where did Cush settle? Asshur? Lud? 
Joktan? Javan? 



COMPRKHE^NSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 9 

15. Who was Nimrod? What relation was he 
to Noah? 

16. Who was the founder of the Hebrew nation? 

17. Was the destruction of Sodom and Gomor- 
rah a natural or miraculous occurrence? Why? 

18. What g'reat lesson in the offering- of Isaac? 

19. How many princes were born of Ishmael? 
What was their country? 

20. How many and what were the names of 
Jacob's children? Sigfnificance of each name? What 
of their future history? 

21. Why did the divine writer again take up 
and follow the line of Jacob? Gen. 37:1. 

22. How did Joseph become a g"reat man in 
Kgypt? 

23. As Reuben was the oldest son of Jacob, 
why did Joseph receive the double portion? 

24. How long- did Joseph live in Kg'ypt? How 
long- as Governor? What became of his bones? 

25. How long- were the Jews in Egyptian 
bondage? 

26. Describe fully the ten plagues, and the pre- 
paration for the Exodus. 

27. Locate on the map as far as possible every 
nation, country, city, town, mountain, sea and 
river of this lesson. 

28. Give full accounts of every war and famine 
mentioned in the history of this lesson. 

29. Describe particularly the various covenants 
of this lesson. 

30. What kind of religion during this period? 
What altars were built? Who built them, and 



10 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

what kind of sacrifices were offered upon them? 

31. Why is the plural "us" and "our" used in 
Gen., 1:26? 

32. Why did God prevent Adam and Kve from 
eating- of the "Tree of Life?'' 

33. Was the flood universal? 

34. Meaning- of "Isles of the Gentiles,'' 
Gen., 10:5? 

35. When did the fourth generation come 
hither again, Gen., 15:16? 

36. Why is the episode recorded in Gen., 
thirty-eighth chapter? (Compare verses 29 and 30 
with Matt., 1:3.) 

37. From which of Judah's sons did the royal 
family spring? 

38. How do you reconcile Ex., 7: 13, with 8: 15? 

39. There are several g-enealogical tables in 
this lesson. Tell where each is found and why 
they are valuable. 

40. Give dates to the following- events: 
(1). Translation of Enoch. 

(2). Birth of Abraham. 
(3). Offering- of Isaac. 
(4) Marriage of Jacob. 
(5). Sale of Joseph. 
(6). Birth of Moses. 

41. Where was Haran? Ararat? Shinar? 
Hai? Kadesh? Shur? Gerar? Mount Seir? 
Midian? The "Tower of Edar?" Goshen? 

42. Who was Amraphel? Chedorlaomer? Mel- 
chizedec? Ephron? Keturah? Potiphar? Amram? 
Kohath? 



COMPRE^HKNSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. ll 

I^ESSON II. KXODUS TO THE DEATH OF JOSHUA. 

Introduction: While this lesson does not em- 
brace so much time as Lesson I., yet the Scripture 
lesson is very extensive. 

1— '^CFIPTUEES TO BE STUDIED. 

Begin the lesson at Ex. 12 :37, and study the re- 
mainder of Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy and 
Joshua; also the historical portions of Leviticus. 

1. We find Israel marching out of Egypt at the 
opening of this lesson, 1491 B. C. 

2. The lesson closes with the death of Joshua, 
1426 B. €. at the age of 110 years. 

3. It therefore embraces a period of 65 years. 

11 — IMPORTANT TRANSaCIIONS. 

1. The Exodus. 

2. Crossing the Red Sea. 

3. Giving the law. 

4. Setting up the Tabernacle. 

5. The forty years' wandering. 

6. Death of Moses. 

7. Crossing the Jordan. 

8. The conquest of Canaan. 

9. General division of the country. 
10. Death of Joshua. 

QUESTIONS AND ORNER OF WORK. 

1. Beginning with Ex., 12:37, write out the 
history in the remainder of Exodus, carefully record- 
ing every important event, and connecting them to- 



12 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

gather in your own language, using the fewest possi- 
ble number of words. 

2. How much time is covered from Exodus, 
twelfth to fortieth chapters? 

3. Locate on the map as far as is posssible, 
every nation, country, town, city, sea and mountain 
of this part of the lesson , telling what events occurred 
therein. 

4. What historical lessons are to be found in 
Leviticus? How much time does it cover? 

5. Write out the history contained in the Books 
of Numbers and Deuteronomy, avoiding repetitions. 

6. Mention the countries, cities, rivers and 
mountains of these two books, and tell what occurred 
in connection with each. 

7. How much time does the Book of Numbers 
cover? Deuteronomy? 

8. Write out the history in the Book of Joshuaj 
using your own words and considering brevity. 

9. Give the geography of this book. 

10. How much time does Joshua cover? 

11. Considering this entire lesson together from 
Ex., 12:37 to the end of Joshua, what forms of idol- 
atry are found? (Give particulars.) What Kings 
and rulers are mentioned? 

12. Mention the most prominent persons of this 
lesson, giving the main facts in the history of each. 

13. How many stopping places from Rameses to 
Sanai? From Sanai to the borders of Canaan? 

14. When, where and how was the law given? 
How long after the Passover? 

15. What typical lessoms from the tabernacle 



COMPRKHEJNSIVK BIBLK STUDY. 13 

with its furniture and service? 

16. What was the number cf Israel at the time 
of the Exodus? How many of these reached the 
promised land? Why? 

17. How do you reconcile Ex., 12:40 and Gal. 
3:17 with Gen. 15:13 and Acts 7:6? Were the Jews 
in actual servitude 430 years? 

18. What is the meaning, significance and his- 
tory of the Passover? Why should "no stranger, for- 
eigner or hired servant eat of it?" (Ex., 12:43-45.) 

19. Why did not Israel take the nearest route to 
Canaan? 

20. Meaning of "went up harnessed"? Ex., 
13:18. 

21. Why were Joseph's bones taken along? 
How long since he died? 

22. How were the "waters a wall"? Ex., 14:22. 

23. Heaning of Marah? 

24. What of the origin of the Manna? Its lessons? 
When did it cease? 

25. Give the origin and history of the Sabbath. 

26. Give a brief analysis of each of the books 
of the Pentateuch. 

27. Gtve characteristics, date and analysis of 
Joshua. 

28. What nations did God command Joshua to 
drive out? 

29. Give dates to the following events: 

(1) The defeat of Amalek. 

(2) Setting up the Tabernacle. 

(3) Death of Nadad and Abihu. 

(4) Making the brazen serpent. 



14 COMPREHKNSIVB BIBLE STUDY. 

(5) Death of Achan. 

(6) The burning of Ai. 

30. Who was Jethro? Eleazar? Nun? Baza- 
leel? Balaam? Og? Sihon? 

31. Where was Migdol? Wilderness of Shur? 
Midian? Oboth? Valley of Zared? Heshbon? Ai? 
Gibeon? 

32. What portion of Palestine was inhabited by 
the Hittites? the Amorites? the Canaanites? the Per" 
izzites? the Girgashites? the Hivites? the Jebusites? 

33. Did Joshua drive all these nations out? Why? 



Lesson III. Joshua's Death to Anointing 
OF Saul. 

Introduction-. This lesson runs over 331 years, 
and brings us down to the inauguration of the 
undivided monarchy. 

I— SCRIPTURES TO BE STUDIED. 

1. Judges, Ruth and first ten chapters of 
I Samuel. 

2. The Book of Judges records the history 
from Joshua to Samson, and covers a period of over 
300 years. 

3. The incidents recorded in Ruth occurred in 
the days of the Judges. 



COMPREHENSIVE^ BIBLE STUDY. 15 

II — PROMINENT PERSONS. 

1. The fifteen Judges. 

2. Naomi, Ruth, Boaz and Saul. 

Ill — IMPORTANT TRANSACTIONS. 

1. The rule of the Judges. 

2. Incidents recorded in Ruth. 

3. Saul anointed King*. 

lY — NOTE. 

While studying-, note the different nations 
spoken of, as the Canaanites, Philistines, Amale- 
kites, Midianites and Moabites. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. How much time does the Book of Judges 
cover? 

2. Carefully record in your own language the 
history of this book, arranging the events in regu- 
lar historic order. 

3. What was the condition of the chosen 
people immediately after the death of Joshua? 

4. What was the character of the government 
till the inauguration of Saul? 

5. Give the names of the thirteen Judges 
whose history is recorded in Judges, giving length 
of each judgship and character of work performed 
by each. 

6. Why was Judah made prominent by fight- 
ing against the Canaanites? (See Judges, 1 :l-2. ) 

7. What occurred at Bochim? 

8. What kind of service was that rendered to 
Baalim? (Judges, 2:11.) 



16 COMPREHKNSIVK BIBI,B STUDY. 

9. What was the character of the idolatry of 
these times? 

10. *'He sold them inio the hands of their/ 
enemies'' (Judg-es, 2:14). What does this mean? 

11. What does this expression, "For it re- 
pented the Lord'' (Judg-es, 2-18) mean? 

12. What is the character of the history from 
the seventeenth chapter of Judges to the close of 
the book? Where does this history belong- chro- 
nolog-ically ? 

13. What was a "teraphim" (Judg-es, 17:5) ? 

14. Meaning- of "sons of Belial" (Judges, 19:22)? 

15. Mention the countries, cities, towns, rivers 
and mountains spoken of in Judges. Locate them 
and tell what occurred in connection with them. 

16. What kings are mentioned in Judges? 

17. Relate the story of the Book of Ruth. 
What is the character of this bookf Where does 
it belong? 

18. Why is the Book of Ruth specially valuable? 

19. Give the names of all the persons whose 
history is recorded in Ruth. 

20. vVhat countries and towns are mentioned 
in Ruth? 

21. Record the history of the first ten chapters 
of I Samuel as briefly as you can? 

22. Who was Elkanah? Why did he go up to 
Shiloh to worship? 

23. How long had the Tabernacle been set up 
at Shiloh? 

24. Who was the Judge at this time? 

25. Meaning of the word "Samuel?" 



COMPRKHKNSIVE) BIBI.B STUDY. 17 

26. Meaning- of "The word of the Lord was 
precious" (I Sam., 3:1)? "No open vision?" 

27. How did God reveal himself to Samuel? 

28. What were Samuel's chief characteristics? 

29. Give the history of the Ark of God. 

30. What kind of a man was Saul? 

31. Why did Israel desire a King-? 

31. How much time does the first ten chapters 
of I Samuel cover? 

33. How long- after Methuselah's death till the 
beginning of the government of the Judges? 

34. How many years from the offering of Isaac 
to the birth of Samuel? 

35. How long- from the death of Moses to the 
anointing- of Saul? ^ 

36. How long- after the fall of Jericho to the 
death of Kli? 

37. Who was Adoni-Bezek? Barak? Heber? 
Sisera? Jerubbaal? Phurah? Zeeb? Manoah? 
Delilah? Orpah? Mahlon? Hophni? Kish? 

38. Where was Jebus? Ophrah?" Penuel? 
Mizpeh? Timnath? Kirjath-Jearim? 

39. What heathen gods are mentioned in this 
lesson? Give the history of each. 



18 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

Lesson IV. Anointing Saul to thh Death 
OF David. 

Introduction: This is a very important time in 
the history of God's people. The monarchy has 
been inaugurated and we are now to study the his- 
tory of two kings. 

I — SCRIPTURES To BE STUDIED. 

1. The remainder of I Samuel, all of II Samuel, 
I Kings, 1 and 2 ; and the parallel history in I Chron. 
10 to 29. 

2. This period covers eighty years, from B. C, 
1095 to 1015. 

3. It embraces the two reigns of Saul and Da- 
vid and each of them reigned forty years. 

4. Those Psalms of which David is author were 
composed during this period. 

II— IMPORTANT TRANSACTIONS. 

1. Wars of Saul. 

2. David anointed king. 

3. Removal of the ark to Jerusalem. 

4. War with the surrounding nations. 

5. David's sin and repentance. 

6. Birth of Solomon. 

7. Revolt of Absalom. 

8. David numbers the people. 

9. Adonijah's rebellion. 

10. Preparations for the temple's service. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Beginning at the tenth chapter of I Samuel, 



COMPRIJHKNSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 19 

record in your own language the history of the re- 
mainder of the book, ai ranging all of the events in 
regular order. 

2. How much time is embraced in this part of 
the lesson? 

3. What was the condition of the Jews morally 
and politically during Saul's reign? 

4. What kind of government during these forty 
years? 

5. Give all the facts in the lives of the following 
persons during this period: Kish, Nahash, Jona- 
than, Ahiah, Abner, Agag, Jesse, Goliath, Michael, 
Ahimelech, Doeg, Achish, Gad, Nabal, Abigail, 
Ahinoam, Abishai. 

6. Locate on the map the following and tell 
what occurred in connection with each: Gilgal, 
Mizpeh, Gibeah, Jabeshgilead, Bezek, Michmash, 
Geba, Bethaven, Ophiah, Land of Shual, Beth-horon 
Migron, Mt. Ephraim, Aijalon, Kdom, Zobah, Havi- 
lah, Carmel, Bethlehem, Naioth, Nob, CaveAduUam, 
Keilah, En gedi, Ziklag, Shunem, Gilboa, Aphek, 
Jezreel, Bethshan. 

7- Carefully record in your own language the 
history in II Samuel, mentioning all the events in 
regular order. 

8. How much time does this book cover? 

9. Mention the prominent men and women of 
this period, giving the history of each. 

10. Locate on the map all the places mentioned 
in it Samuel, telling what occurred tn connection 
with each. 

11. Considering the entire lesson together, men- 



20 COMPRKHENSIVK BIBI.B STUDY. 

tion particulars of all the wars and battles, telling 
who were engaged and what were the results. 

12. Meaning of **It repenteth me"? I Samuel, 
15:11. 

13. How many sons had Jesse? 

14. Where was the "Valley of Elah"? I Samuel, 
17:2. 

15. Meaning of "The soul of Jonathan was knit 
with the soul of David"? I Samuel, 18:1. 

16. Where was "the forest of Hareth''? I Samuel, 
22:5. "Hill of Hachilah"? I Samuel, 23:19. 
"Wilderness of Ziph"? I Samuel, 23:14. 

17. How long did David dwell in the country of 
the Philistines? 

18. Meaning of "Familiar Spirits" I Samuel, 
28:3. 

19. What of the Witch of Bndor? 

20. Meaning of this sentence, *' And to-morrow 
shalt thou and thy sons be with me'' I Samuel, 28:19? 

21. What became of Saul's, crown? 

22. How many wives had David? 

23. Why did Joab kill Abner? 

24. How did Ish-bosheth die? What became 
of his head? 

25. Who were the Jebusites? 

26. Meaning of "And David houghed all the 
chariot horses'' II Samuel, 8:4? 

27. Where was the Valley of Salt? II Samuel, 
8:13. 

28. How was Uriah]^slaiu? 

29. Where was the "Wood of Kphraim"? II 
Samuel, 18:6. 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBLEJ STUDY. 21 

30. Who were the Cherethites and the Pele- 
thites? II SaraueJ. 20:7. 

31. How did Sheba die? 

32. Who were the Gibeonites? 

33. Give the catalogue of David's mighty men. 

34. What lessons do you learn from the paral- 
lel history in I Chronicles which are not found in 
I and II Samuel? 

35. Describe the preparations for the temple 
service. 

36. Give the remainder of the history of this 
lesson in I Kings 1 and 2. 



Lesson v. Dkath of David to Captivity 
OF Ten Tribes. 

Introduction: We are to study now the life 
and reign of Solomon, and after his death the his- 
tory of the two kingdoms down to the year 721 B. 
C. Jeroboam became the first King of Israel and 
Rhehoboam the first King of Judah. 

I— SCRIPTURES TO BB STUDIED. 

1. The First Book of Kings and the first 
seventeen chapters of II Kings; also read carefully 
the parallel history in II Chronicles 1 to 31. 

2. The lesson runs over 294 years, from 1015 
B. C. , to 721 B. C. 



22 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

3. This period embraces the following- reigns, 
viz.: Of Solomon, of all the nineteen king-s of 
Israel, and of the first twelve king's of Judah, and 
a part of the thirteenth (Hezekiah). 

n — impohtant events of this period. 

1. The building- and dedication of the Temple. 

2. Visit of the Queen of Sheba. 

3. Solomon's g-rievous sins. 

4. Division of the King-dom. 

5. Contemporary history of the two kingdoms 
for 254 years. 

6. The appearance and warning of several 
prophets. 

QUESTI03SS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Carefully record in your own language the 
history of this lesson down to the division of the 
kingdom. 

2. How much time does this part of the lesson 
cover? 

3. Mention the prominent persons and tell 
what is said of them. 

5. Why was the kingdom divided? 

6. Beginning at the division of the kingdom, 
carefully relate the history down to the end of this 
lesson. 

7. Give the number and names of the Kings 
of Israel, with the length of each reign. 

8. Give the names in order of the first thirteen 
rulers of ^Judah. with the length of each reign. 

How many and which of th^ prophets ap- 



COMPRKHKNSIVEJ BIBI.B S'TUDY. 23 

peared during- this period, and what messages did 
they bring? 

10. Give the gfeog-raphy of this period, embrac- 
ing the countries, cities, towns, mountains and 
rivers; and tell what occurred in connection with 
each. 

11. How many and which of the Kings of Is- 
rael obtained the throne as usurpers? 

12. What was the capital of the northern 
kingdom? Of the southern? 

' 13. Considering this lesson as a whole, men- 
tion the Wars and battles of this period, tell who 
were engaged and what were the results? 

14. What forms of idolatry do we meet with 
during this period? 

15. Whence the great wealth of Solomon? 
What ot his dominion? 

16. What was Solomon's foreign policy? 

17. Why did Joab "catch hold on the horns of 
the altar?" (I Kings, 2:28.) 

18. Meaning of "affinity?" (I Kings' 3:1.) 

"High places?" (I Kings, 3:2.) "Recorder?" (I 
Kings, 3:3.) "Floats?" (I Kings, 5:9.) "Ora- 
cle?" (I Kings, 6:5.) 

19. Give the dimensions of the temple as com- 
pared with'the tabernacle. 

20. Name the months in order of the Jewish 
sacred year. (See I Kings, 6:37-38.) 

21. Meaning of "the Lord stirred up an ad- 
versary?" (I Kings, 11:14.) 

22. What was Rehoboam's policy? 



24 COMPEKHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

23. Where did Jeroboam set up his sanctuar- 
ies? Why? 

24. Why did the Lord cut off the house of 
Jeroboam? How? When? 

25. Where was the Brook Cherith? What oc- 
curred there? 

26. Give particulars of the following- events, 
time, place and circumstances: 

(1). Death of Naboth. 
(2). Death ot Ahab. 
(3). Translation of Elijah. 
(4). Naaman's cure. 
(5). Anointing- of Jehu. 
(6). Death of Joram. 

27. Who was Baal-Zebub? 

28. What was the "Image of Baal?" (I Kings, 
3:2.) 

29. Meaning of "Fenced City?"(II Kings. 3:19.) 

30. What prophecy was fulfilled in the death 
of Jezebel? 

31. When, how and by whom was Baal-worship 
put away? 

32. Who were the "Seed Royal?" (II Kings, 
11:1.) 

33. Who was Pul? What about him? 

34. Who was Tiglath-pilezer? Rezin? 

35. Where was the River Gozan? (II Kings, 
17:6.) 

36. What was the condition of Judah when the 
ten tribes were carried into captivity? 



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Lesson VI. Captivity of the Ten Tribes to 

THE C1.0SE OF Old Testament 

History. 

Introduction: Hezekiah is still on the throne 
of Judah. He began to reign B. C. 726, five years 
before the captivity of Israel, and he reigned 
twenty -nine years. 

I — SCRIPTURl.S TO BE STUDIED, 

1. From the seventeenth chapter of II Kings 
to the conclusion of the book; from the thirty- first 
chapter of II Chronicles to the conclusion of the 
book ; also Ezra, Esther and Nehemiah. 

2. It would also be well to study portions of 
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Kzekiel, Daniel and the Book of 
Lamentations to get the full benefit of this lesson. 

3. Several prophets appeared during this 
period. Study their history and work. 

II — IMPORTANT EVENTS OF THIS PERIOD. 

1. Reigns of the last eight kings of Judah. 

2. The Babylonian captivity. 

3. Destruction of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans. 

4. Proclamation of Cyrus and return of the 
Jews. 

5. Dedication of the second temple. 

6. Esther made queen. 

7. Ezra sent to govern Jerusalem. 

8. Reformation by Nehemiah. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Carefully record in your own language the 



26 COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 

history of this lesson down to the conclusion of II 
Kings and II Chronicles. 

2. How much time does this part of the les- 
son cover? 

3. Mention the prominent persons and tell 
what is said of them. 

4. Locate on the map the countries, cities, 
towns and rivers of this part of the lesson and tell 
what occurred in connection with each. 

5. Give main facts of the reigns of the last 
eight kings of Judah. 

6. What other kings aie mentioned in con. 
nection with them? Give the particulars of their 
historv. 

7. When did the Babylonian captivity begin? 
When was it completed? How long did it last? 

S. Record in your own language the historical 
portion of the Book of Daniel. How much time 
does it cover? 

9. Give the history in detail contained in the 
Book of Ezra. 

10. How much time does the book cover? 

11. Locate on the map the countries, cities 
and rivers mentioned in Ezra. 

12. Record in your own language the history 
contained in the Book of Nehemiah. 

13. How much time does this book cover? 

14. Carefully record in your own language the 
history contained in the Book of Esther. 

15. How many years does the book cover? 

16. Who are the piominent personages contained 
in Esther? 



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17. Considering this entire lesson together, what 
forms of idolatry do we find? 

18. How much time does this entire lesson em- 
brace? 

10. Name the prophets who appeared during this 
period, and tell of their work. 

20. Meaning of ''hardened their necks?" (II 
Kings, 17:14.) Of "molten images?" (II Kings, 
17:16.) Of ''Nehushtan?" (II Kings, 18:4.) 

21. Who was Adrammelech? Nisrocb? Molech? 

22. How long after the ''brazen serpent" was 
made till it was destroyed? 

23. What sign was given Hezekiah that his life 
would be lengthened? 

24. What and where was Topheth? Megiddo? 

25. What was the prcclamation of Cyrus? 

26. What was the work of Zerubbabel? 

27. How long after the foundation of the temple 
was laid till it was dedicated? 

28. What length of time intervened between the 
sixth and seventh chapters of Ezra? 

29. What river is mentioned in Ezra, 8:15, 21? 

30. What was the work of Ezra? 

31. How much time between the Books of Ezra 
and Nehemiah? 

32. What month was "Chisleu?" It answers to 
which of our months? 

33. For what was Sanballat noted? 

34. Where was the "Plain of Ono?" 

35. When was the wall of Jerusalem finished? 
How long was it being built? 

36. What was the dominion of Ahasuerus? 



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37. Who was Memucan? Mordecai? Zeresh? 

38. Explain the origin of the Feast of Purim. 

REVIEW. 

1, Write an essay of 400 words on each of the 
following subjects : 

(1). "The Antediluvian World." 

(2). ''Noah and the Flood." 

(3). ' ' Postdiluvian World till Abraham. ' ' 

2. Write the life and times of Abraham in 500 
words. 



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THE IvAW OF MOSES. 



Lesson VII. The Giving of the Law and the 
Erection of the Tabernacle. 

Introduction: The patriarchal dispensation has 
terminated and the law now begins. The theocracy 
is inaugurated and we henceforth have the history, 
not of families and tribes, but of a nation. 

I — SCRIPTURES TO BE STUDIED. 

1. Exodus, from the nineteenth chapter to the 
close of the book, with parallel passages in Levit cus, 
Numbers and Deuteronomy. 

2. Also study faithfully the following New 
Testament passages: Matt., 5:17-48; II Cor., 3; 
Gal., 3; Acts, 7:53; Eph., 2:15; Col., 2:14 17; 
Heb., 7 to 10, and 12:18 26. 

II — CONDITION?; BY WBICH ISRAEL IS TO BECOME A 
HOLY NATION. 

1. Commandments are given for their social, 
political and religious life. 

2. And directions are given for the establishment 
of a sanctuary and priesthood. 

QUESTI )NS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. How long after the covenant with Abrahan^ 
till the law was given at Sinai? 



30 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

2. How long after the exodus till the law was 
given? 

3. Were angels employed in giving the law? 

4. What does Paul say was the design of the law? 

5. Take up the nineteenth chapter of Exodus 
and relate the preparations, in full, for the giving of 
the law. 

6. Who were the "elders?" (Verse 7.) 

7. What occurred on the third day? 

8. What does Paul say about this? 

9. Write the Ten Commandments in full, num- 
bering them in regular order, then memorize them. 

10. Is this law, as such, yet in force? Why? 

11. What did Jesus say relative to the law in His 
sermon on the mount? 

12. Why did the people stand **afar off?" (Ex., 
20:18.) 

13. Where has "God recorded His name?" 
(Veise 24.) 

14. Take up the various laws and ordinances in 
Ex., 21, 22 and 23, explaining each in detail. 

15. Meaning of "come presumptuously?" (Ex., 
21:14.) 

16. Meaning of "gods?" (Ex., 22 :28.) 

17. What were the Jews to do with their land 
every seventh year-^* Why? 

18. Explain the acceptance of the covenant by 
the people. (Ex., twenty-fourth.) 

19. What did Moses receive while in the mount, 
and how long did he remain there? 

20. What materials were required as "offerings" 
trom the people to build the sanctuary? 



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21. Meaning of "offering?" (Ex , 25:2.) 
22.^ How was it to be given? 

23. Give fall particulars of directions for building 
the tabernacle, with all of the furniture, and also par- 
ticulars of the construction of the same. 

24. Draw the ground work for the tabernacle and 
outer court, and also furnish a drawing of the altar 
of burnt offerings, the brazen laver, the candlestick, 
the table of shewbread, the altar of incense and the 
ark of the covenant, showing where each was located. 

25. What typical lessons from each of these 
pieces of furniture? From the Holy Place? The 
Holy of Holies? 

26. Describe in detail the investiture and conse- 
cration of Aaron and his sons to the priesthood. 

27. What was the * 'atonement money?" (Ex., 
30:16.) 

28. What was the holy anointing oil? How was 
it made? 

29. What was the composition of the perfume? 

30. Who were called to make the tabernacle? 
How were they qualified for this work? 

31. Give full particulars of making and worship- 
ing the golden calf, and the results. (Ex., 32 to 34.) 

32. How much gold and silver was used in con- 
structing the tabernacle? 

33. How long after the exodus till the tabernacle 
was reared up? 

34. When the finished work was delivered to 
Moses, and the tabernacle was erected, what occurred? 



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35. What was the "urim and thumtnim?" Where 
worn? 

36. How much was a ''g^erah?'' A ''shekel?" 
A "talent?" A "hin?" 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 500 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(l). The Ivife and Times of Isaac. 
(2). Of Jacob. 
(3). Of Joseph. 
(4.) Of Moses. 

2. Mention seventeen of the most noted moun- 
tains of Old Testament history, and tell for what each 
is noted, giving Scripture references. 

3. Mention fourteen of the most noted rivers of 
the Old Testament, and tell for what each is noted, 
giving Scripture references. 



Study each lesson thoroughly. Answer each 
question fully. Do not hurry over the work. Write 
a plain, deliberate hand. 



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Lesson VIII. Offerings, Consecration of 
Priests and Bodily Purity. 

Introduction: The Book of lycviticus contains 
the laws and ceremonies regulating the services of 
the tabernacle by the sacred tribe of Levi. The laws 
enacted are civic, ceremonial, moral and religious, 
and were delivered to Moses on Mt. Sinai, and through 
him to the people. 

I — SCRIPTURES TO BE STUDIED. 

1. The first sixteen chapters of Leviticus, with 
parallel passages in Exodus, Numbers and Deuter- 
onomy. 

2. Al>o study thoroughly the Book of Hebrews. 



The various sacrifices looked forward to 
Christ the Lamb of God. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK, 

1. Did the Lord now address Moses from the 
mount? 

2. How are Exodus and Leviticus connected? 

_ 3. Give in detail the various types of offerings, 
vxith the laws of the same. (Lev. 1 to 7.) 

4. What was a burnt sacrifice? From whence 
taken? 

5. Difference between a burnt offering and a 
meat offering? 

6. What is an oblation? 

7. Which offerings were bloody and which uh- 
bloody? 



34 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

8. What portion of each belonged tu Aaron and 
his sons? 

9. What was to be done with the fat of the sac- 
rifice? Why? 

10. Why was the offering to be without blemish? 

11. Why were the elders to lay their hands upon 
the head of the bullock if the whole congregation had 
sinned? 

12. Give a full description of the consecration of 
Aaron and his sons by Moses. How many sacrifices 
were offered? 

13. What was done with the blood of the ram of 
consecration? What did it signify? 

14. Describe next, in order, the first offerings of 
Aaron for himself and the people. How many sacri- 
fices were offered? 

15. What was the cause of the deaths ©f Nadab 
and Abihu? 

16. Why were Aaron and his sons forbidden wine 
when they went into the tabernacle? 

17. What was the law of eating the holy things? 

18. Which beasts may and which may not be 
eaten? Why? 

19. Which water animals may and which may 
not be eaten? 

20. Which of the fowls may not be eaten? 

21. Which of the "flying, creeping things'' may 
be eaten? 

22. For what was a person regarded "unclean?" 
What was he required to do? 

23. Give the law for the purifying of women after 
childbirth. 



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24. Give the law by which the priest was to be 
guided in discerning the leprosy. 

25. What is the law of the plague of leprosy in a 
garment of woolen or linen? 

26. Give the law in detail for cleansing the leper. 

27. What were the signs of le rosy in a house? 

28. What of men and women who were unclean 
in their issues? How were they to be cleansed? 

29. How was the high priest required to enter 
into the holy place? How often? When? 

30. What was the sin offering for himself? How 
was it to be offered? 

31. What was the sin offering for the people, and 
how was it to be offered? 

32. What was the "scapegoat?" What was done 
with it? What did this sigrify? 

33. After this, what was Aaron commanded to do? 

34. What does Paul say concerning this yearly 
atonement under the I^evitical priesthood? 

35. Of what was this typical? 

HI VIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,000 words on **The De- 
liverance of the Jews from Egyptian Bondage." 

2. Give directions and distances of the following 
places from Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Hebron, Beei- 
sheba, Gaza, Askelon,Gerar, Bethel, Samaria, Dothan, 
Damascus, Mahanaim, Haran, Ur, Babylon, Tyre, 
Nineveh, Zoar, Heshbon, Hobah, Riblah, Shechem, 
Succoth, Marah, Blim, Dophkah, Kadesh-barnea, 
Gilgal, Shiloh, Rimmon, Endor, Ramoth-Gilead, 



36 COMPRBHKNSIVK BIBLE STUDY 

Ophrah, Tirzah, Ziklag, Kngedi, Ramah, Bethshan, 
Kirjath-jearim. 

NOTE. 

For distances, calculate with scale of miles OJi 
the map. 



Lksson IX. Holiness, Fhasts and Remaining 
Legislation. 

Introduction: The present lesson will close the 
study of Leviticus. It contains various very import- 
ant laws and restrictions for the government of Israel. 

I — SCRIPTURES TO BE STLTIED. 

1. The Book of Leviticus from the seventeenth 
chapter to the close. 

2. Also the following passages from the Book 
of Numbers: 5: 11-31; 6: 1-21; 10: 1-10; 19: 1 22; 
28: 9-37; 29: 1-40; 30: 1-16; 35: 1-34; 36: 1-13. 

NOTE. 

Study the Scripture lesson thoroughly and con- 
scientiously. Take plenty of time. Study it over 
again and again, then write it out. 

QUESTI )NS AND OKDER OF WORK. 

1. What restrictions are to be found in Leviti- 
cus, seventeenth chapter? 

2 . Specify particularly unlawful marriages and 
unlawful lusts. What was the penalty? 

3. Mention in detail the various laws and 
ordinances found in Leviticus, nineteenth to twenty- 
second chapter. 



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4. What was done wiih him who gave his seed 
unto Molech? 

5. What was the penalty for the following 
crimes : 

(1). Connection with familiar spirits and 
wiaards. 

(2). Cursing father or mother. 
(3). Adultery. 
(4). Incest. 
(5). Bestiality. 

6. Who should a priest marry? 

7. What if a priest's daughter be married to a 
stranger? 

8. What if a man eat of the holy thing unwit- 
tingly. 

9. What blemishes rendered an offering unae- 
ceptabje? 

10. Give the origin, law amd signification of the 
following feasts : 

(1). The Passover. 

(2). Pentecost. 

(3). Trumpets. 

(4). Day of Atonement. 

(5). Tabernacles. 

11. What were the laws concerning the candle- 
stick and the shrewbread? 

12. What was the law of blasphemy? Of mur- 
der? 

13. What was the law of damage? (Example, 
killing a beast. ) 

14. Give particulars of the Sabbatical year. 

15. What was the law regarding the year of Ju- 



38 COMPREHENSIVK BIBI.E STUDY. 

bilee? How often did this occur? What of slaves 
this year? Of debtors ? 

16. What blessings are promised those who keep 
God's commandments? 

17. What curses will those receive who [break 
them? 

18. What will the Lord do for those who repent? 

19. What is the law of vows? (I^eviticus, 27.) 

20. What if a beast was given by vow? A 
house? A field? 

21. What of devoted things? Tithes? 

22. Explain in full the law of jealousy. 

23. How much is the tenth part of an ephah? 
(Numbers, 5: 15.) 

24. What was the holy water? Bitter water? 

25. What was the law of Nazarites? Mention 
prominent Nazarites. 

26. What was the use of the silver trumpets? 

27. What was the water of separation? 

28. What was the law for the use of it in the 
purification of ihe unclean? 

29. What was the law of the offering on the 
Sabbath? On the new moons or beginning of 
months? At the passover? lu the day of first fruits? 

30. What offerings at the feast of trumpets? At 
the day of afflicting their souls? In the eight days 

of the feast of tabernacles? 

31. What of vows? (Numbers, 30,) 

32. What inheritance was given the Levites? 

33. Give the laws of murder. 

34. Could satisfaction be taken for the life of 
murderer? Why? 



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C0MPR:^HKNSIVK BIBtK STUDY. 3 

3i. Why were the daughters to marry in their 
own tribes? 

36. What did the daughters of Zolophehad do? 

37. Where were these commandments given? 

1. Give the interval between the birth of Noah 
and the following events: 

(1). Birth of Abraham. 

(2). Sale of Joseph. 

(3). Pharoah's dreams. 

(4). Death of Aaron. 

(5). Fall of Jericho. 
(6) . Division of Canaan. 
(7). Death of Saul. 
(8). Accession of Solomon. 

(9). Death of Jezebel. 

(lO). Accession of Josiah. 

(11). Babyfonian captivity. 



Lesson X. Rehkarsai. of the Law. 

Intreduciicn: The forty years of wandering are 
now at an end, the children of Israel are now in sight 
of the Promised Land; and the tribes are rssembJed 
•n the plains of Moab east of fhe Jordan. 

I — SCKIFTURES TO BK STUDIED. 

1. The entire Book of Deuteronomy. It con- 
tains the farewell address of Moses to the people oo 



40 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

the last month ef their forty years' wanderings, and 
it winds up with the appointment of Joshua to be his 
successor, his song and benediction, and his death. 

2. The farewell address consists of three dis- 
courses : 

(l). The first covering chapters 1 to 4. 

(2). The second covering chapters 5 to 26. 

(3). The third covering chapters 27 to 30. 

(4). And then there are four concluding chap- 



ters. 



QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 



1. The first address is mainly historical, giving 
a brief rehearsal of Israel's past history. Give it in 
your own language. 

2. Who were the Emims? The Anakims? The 
Horims? The Zamzummims? The Avims? 

3. What were the dimensions of Og's bedstead? 

4. Give Moses' exhortation to obedience. 

5. What cities o^ refuge were appointed east of 
Jordan? 

6. Give the exposition of the law in Moses' sec- 
ond address, treating the subjects in regular order, 

7. What is the meaning of the third command- 
ment? 

8. What was the extent of the fourth command- 



men 



t? 



9. What blessing to those who kept the fifth 
commandment? 

10. What was Israel commanded to do with the 
seven nations which inhabited Canaan? Why should 
they make no covenant with them? Why make no 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI.K STUDY. 41 

marriages with them? Mention examples of the vio- 
lation of this law in future history. 

11- Meaning of "will send the hornet among 
them?" (7: 20.) "cities great and fenced up to 
Heaven? 

12. When did the Lord separate the tribe of Levi 
to minister to him? 

13. How could the children of Israel prolong 
their days in the land? 

14. How would God set before them a blessing 
and a curse? 

15. To what extent were they to destroy idolatry? 

16. What was to be done with the dreamer of 
dreams, who said, "Let us go after other gods?" 
with the son or daughter, or wife, or friend? 

17. What was to be done with the third years' 
tithes? Why? 

18. What was the year of release? What bless- 
ings did it bring? 

19. Where, why and how should each male ap- 
pear before the Lord three times each year? 

20. How many witnesses are necessary to put 
one to death? 

21. What was Israel to do when a hard or diflS- 
cult matter in judgment arose? 

22. What was to be done with the presumptuous 
man? 

23. What were the duties of a king? 

24. What was to be the Levite portion? 

25. What law regarding the man slayer? 

26. What was the punishment for false witness? 

27. What was the elder son's inheritance? 



42 COMPREHKNSrVK BIBLK STUDY. 

28. What was the punishment for slandering a 
wife? For adultery? For rape? For fornication? 

29. What was the law of divorce? 

30. Give the renewal of the covenant in Moses' 
third address. 

31. Which tribes were to stand on Mt. Gerizim? 
Which on Mount Ebal? 

32. Relate in your own ^ords the history in the 
concluding chapters. 

33. How often and when was the law to be read 
before all Israel? 

34. What was to be done with the book of the 
law? 

35. What was the song of Moses? 

36. What were the blessings of the twelve tribes? 

37. Describe Moses' death. 



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LKSSONS FROM THE POETICAI. BOOKS. 



lyFSSON XT. Job and His Times. 

Introduction: The Poetical Books were written 
at various times, some before and others after the 
Historical Books. The story of Job is told at the 
beginning and end of the book which bears his name. 
It opens with a picture of Job, a good man, and rich 
in cattle, herds of sheep, camels and asses, "so that 
this man was the greatest of all the men of the East.'' 
Study the entire book thoroughly. It is divided into 
five parts : 

I — INTRODUCTION. 

Chapters 1 to 3. The first and second chapters 
are prose narrative. 

IT — THE DISCUSSION. 

There are three cycles of speeches, and four 
speakers in each cycle — Job, Eliphaz, Bildad and 
Zopher — except in the last cycle, where Zophar fails 
to respond. 

(1). First cycle, 4 to 14. 

(2). Second cycle, 15 to 21. 

(3). Third cycle, 22 to 31. 



The speech of Elihu, 32 to 37, 



44 COMPRKHENSIVK BIBtE STUDY. 

lY. 

The Divine interposition, 38 to 42. 

V. 

A prose conclusion, 42, 7 to 17. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Who was Job? Where was Uz? 

2. Who wrote the Book of Job? When? 

3. Relate the story of the first two chapters. 

4 How man}'- children had Job? How much 
property? 

5. Who was Satan? 

6. Meaning of "a perfect and an upright man?" 
(1:8.) 

7. What did Satan intimate was the reason Job 
feared God? 

8. Who were the ''Sabeans?" The/ 'Chaldeans?" 

9. Meaning of "holdeth fasthis integrity?" (2:3.) 

10. Who was Eliphaz? Bildad? Zophar? 

11. Give the substance of Job's complaint. 
(Chapter 3.) 

12. Give the substance of each speech in the first 
cycle of the discussion, i. e., the meaning of each 
argument. (Chapters 4-14.) 

13. What do Job's three friends firgue is the 
cause of his misfortune and suffering? Dees Job 
accept their conclusion as true? 

14. Meaning of "house of clay?" (4:19.) 

15. What people are referred toby "the troops 
Tema?" (6:19.) 

16. Meaning of "My days are swifter than a 
weaver's shuttle ? " (7:6.) 



eOMPRKHE^NSIVK BIBI.K STUDY. 45 

17. What does Bildad say of the hypocrite's hope 
and trust? 

18. What does Bildad mean by saying that "God 
will not cast away a perfect man?" (8:20.) 

19. What expression by Job leads to the conclu- 
sion that he was acquainted, to some extent, with 
astronomy? 

20. Does Job seem to have any notion of the 
resurrection? (Chapter 14.) 

21. Give the substance of each speech in the 
second cycle of the discussion (Chapters 15-21.) 

22. Meaning of chapter 16:22? Of chapter 17 : 14? 

23. What evidence in Job nineteenth that he be- 
lieved in the resurrection? 

24. What does Zophar say of the ''joy of the 
hypocrite?" 

25. Give the substance of each speech in the 
third cycle of the discussion. (Chapter 22-31.) 

26. Where was Ophir? (22 : 24.) 

27. What conclusions do you draw from chapter 
28:1-2? 

28. Who was Klihu? Give the substance of his 
.speech. (Chapters 32 37.) 

29. Meaning of chapter 32:8? Of "ransom?" 
(33:24 ) 

30. What evidences that Klibu was acquainted 
with fhe principles of physical science? 

31. Give the substance of the two addresses of 
the Almighty to Job. (Chapters 38 42.) 

32. How did the Lord answer Job? 

33. What was "Behemoth?" (40:15.) "Levia- 
than?" (4L:1.) 



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34. After the addresses of the Almighty, what 
did Joh do? 

35. Give the story of Job's restoration. (Chap- 
ter 42:7-17.) 

REYIBW. 

1. Write an essay of 600 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). "The Forty Years' Wanderings." 
(2). ''The Conquest of Canaan." 
(3). The Life and Times of Samson." 

NOTE. 

Give this lesson at least two to four weeks' faith- 
ful study. 



Lesson XII. The Book of Psalms. 

Introduction: The growth of this book was 
gradual, and its composition extends over a thousand 
years of national life from Moses to Malachi, in 
which Hebrew history is set to music. 



There are altogether 150 Psalms. 100 bear the 
names of persons, sixteen have headings without 
names, and thirty -four have no headings. To David 
are ascribed seventy-three, to Asaph twelve, to the 
sons of Korah eleven, to Heman and Ethan one 
each, to Solomon two, and to Moses one. 



COMPRKHENSIVE BIBLK STUDY. 47 

II. 

Here are touched all the vicissitudes of human 
experience, the depths of trouble and the heights of 
joy. There is a world of tenderness towards God 
which has never been surpassed. 

III. 
The leading subjects of the Psalms are: Creation, 
the King, Jerusalem, the Law, the Messiah, the Fu- 
ture, God's LrOve, Mercy, Justice and Goodness. 

IV. , 

There are five divisions as follows : 
(l). First Division, chapters 1-41. 
(2). Second Division, chapters 42-72. 
(3). Third Division, chapters 73-89. 
(4). Fourth Division, chapters 90 106. 
(6). Fifth Division, chapters 107 150. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. How many persons wrote the Psalms? Who 
are they? 

2. Which is the oldest of all the Psalms? Who 
wrote it? 

3. The ''Penitential Psalms are 6, 32, 38, 51, 
102, 130 and 143. What great lesson do you get 
from these? 

4. Study thoroughly the First Division (chap- 
ters 1-41) and write out the lesson of each one. How 
many of these are ascribed to David? 

5. Give the time and occasion of the third 
Psalm. (See date in margin.) 

6. Explain the titles to the following Psalms: 
fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth. 



48 COMPKEHENSIVK BIBLE STUDY. 

7. About when was the seventh Psalm written? 
The ninth? 

8. Notice that the fourteenth and fifty -third 
Psalms are almost identical. What lesson from these 
two Psalms? 

9. Memorize the fifteenth Psalm, then write it 
from memory. 

10. Give the time and occasion of the eighteenth 
Psalm. 

11. What lessons from the ntneteenth Psalm? 

12. Give the time and occasion of the thirtieth 
Psalm. The thirty-fourth. 

13. Notice that the eighteenth Psalm and the 
twenty-second chapter of II Samuel are nearly alike. 
Give its lesson. 

14. Study the second division, (chapter 42-72) 
and write out the lesson of each one. 

15. How many Psalms in the second division 
are ascribed to the sons of K^rah? Who were the 
sons of Korah? 

16. Give the time and occasion of the fifty-first 
Psalm, fifty-second, fifty-fourth, fifty-sixth, fifty-sev- 
enth, fifty-ninth, sixtieth and sixty-third. 

17. Analyze the seventy second Psalm. 

18. The "Imprecatory Psalms'' are: The sev- 
enth, thirty-fifth, sixty ninth, and one hundred and 
ninth. What surroundings of the Psalmists when 
they were written? 

19. Study the third division, (chapter 73-89) 
and write out the lesson of each one. 

20. How many Psalms in this division are at- 
tributed to Asaph? Who was Asaph? 



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21. How many are attributed to Heman and 
Ethan? Who were Heman and Ethan? 

22. What historical references do you find in the 
third division? 

23. Explain the titles to the following Psalms: 
twelfth, sixteenth, twenty-second, thirty -second, 
thirty-ninth, forty-second, forty-fourth, forty-sixth, 
fifty -third, sixty-first, sixty-eighth, sixty-ninth, sev- 
enty-fou:th, seventy-sixth, eightieth, eighty-first, 
eighty- fourth, eighty -eighth, eighty-ninth. 

24. Study the fourth division, (chapter 90-106) 
and write the lesson of each one. 

25. What is the subject of the ninety -second 
Psalm? Analyze it. 

26. What is the character of the one hundred and 
second Psalm? 

27. Study the fifth division, (chapter 107-150) 
and write out the lesson of each one. 

28. Which if the shortest Psalm? Its lesson? 

29. Which is the longest Psalm? How divided? 
When was it supposed to have been written? 

30. Meaning of "A Song of Degrees," title to 
Psalms 120-134? 

31. Give date and occasion of the one hundred 
and thirty-seventh Psalm. The one hundred and 
forty- second. 

32. The second, sixteenth, twenty-second, for- 
tieth, forty-fifth, seventy -second and one hundred 
and tenth Psalms are called "Missianic.'' What are 
the great lessons to be learned from them ? 

33. The seventy-eighth, one hundred and fifth, 
one hundred and sixth, one hundred and thirty-sixth 



50 COMPREHKNSIVK BIBI.K STUDY. 

Psalms are called ** historical." What great lessons 
from these? 

34. Give all the quotations from the Psalms in 
the New Testament. How many? What lessons? 

35. Memorize the one hundred and fiftieth Psalm, 
then write it from memory. 



Lesson XIII. Thk Book of Proverbs. 

* Introduction: This book is a part of the wisdom 
literature of the Hebrews, and is composed of various 
collections of proverbs. It is a manual of practical 
rules of life. It is a book of daily lessons for all 
/ages and states of men and women. The names of 
the most prominent authors and collectors are Solo- 
mon, Hezekiah, Agur and King lyemuel. The bool^ 
has the following divisions : 

I. 
The value of wisdom (chapter 1-9.) 

II. 
The proverbs of Solomon (chapter 10-22: 16.) 

III. 
The sayings of the wise (chapter 22 : 17-24: 34.) 

IV. 

A second volume of Solomon's Proverbs, (chap- 
ter 25-29.) These were copied by the scribes of King 
Hezekiah from there mains of the anc ent wisdom. 



CMDMPRI^HHNSIVK BIBI.E; S'TUDY. 5L 

V. 

The words of Agur, (chapter 30. ) 

VI. 

The words of King lycmuel, (chapter 31: 1-9.) 

VII. 

A poem in praise of the virtuous woman, (chap- 
ter 31: 10-31.) 

QUESTIONS AND OKDBR OF WORK. 

1. Analyze and give the lessons of each chapter 
in the first division, (chapter 1-9.) 

2. What will a "wise man" do? 

3. What is a proverb? 

4. What is the fear of the Lord? 

5. Where does wisdom utter her voice? 

6. How may length of days and long life be 
added to us? 

7. Meaning of "be not wise in thine own eye," 
(chapter 3: 7.) 

8. Who is the happy man? 

9. Where is the curse of the Lord? 

10. Why should we get wisdom? 

11. Who shall not stumble? 

12. What description is given of a strange 
woman? 

13. What admonitions to the sluggard? 

14. What seven things are an abomina^i^ v . 
the Lord? Why? 

15. Give the lessons of each chapter in the sec- 
ond division, (chapter 10*22: 16. 

16. About when were the proverbs composed? 



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17. What is said of a "wise son?" 

18. How are the years of the wicked shortened? 

19. What is said of a false balance? 

20. What is said of a talebearer? 

21. What is said of him that winneth souls? 

22. What is said of the way of a fool? 

23. What of him who keepeth his mouth? 

24. Whai is said of every wise woman? 

25. What of the backslider? 

26. What is it that exalteth a nation? 

27. What of a soft answer? 

28. Why is it better to get wisdom than gold? 

29. What is said of a fool's mouth? 

30. What is said of wine? 

31. What of him who curseth his father or his 
mother? 

32. 1 What three things are said to be sin m 
chapter 21. 

33. What of a good name? 

34. What did the wise man say about child 
training? 

35. Give the lessons of each chapter in the 
third division, (chapter 22; 17-24: 34.) 

36. What is said of the man diligent in busi- 
ness? 

37. Why be not among wine bibbers? 

38. Give the lessons of each chapter in the 
fourth division, (chapter 25-29.) 

39. Whose proverbs are all these? 

40. What is said of a word fitly spoken? 

41. What is said of a man who beareth false 
witness against his neighbor? 



COMPREHENSIVE BIBI,E STUDY. 53 

42. What becomes of him who diggeth a pit? 

43. Whose prayer shall be an abomination? 

44. Whai occurs when the righteous are in 
authority? The wicked? 

45. What lessons from the words of Agur? 

46. What lessons from the words of Lemuel? 

47. What lesson do jou get from the virtuous 
woman? 

48. What of her worth? 

49. How is she like the merchant's ships? 

50. What is said of her candle? 

51. What was the distaff? 

52. Why is she not afraid of the snow? 

53. What of her children? 

REYIBW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,000 words on each of 
the following subjects: 

(1). The life and times of Samuel. 
(2). The life and times of Saul. 
(3). The life and times of David._| 



Lesson XIV. Kcclesiastes and Song 

OF S01.OMON. 

Introduction: This lesson embraces the study 
of two books. Give special attention to each in all 
the details. 

I— ECCLESIASTES. 

This book is generally supposed to have been 
written by Solomon at the close of his life, and to 



54 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI,E STUDY. 

contain the expression of his penitence. While it 
is mostly written in prose, yet it is placed among- 
the Poetical Books. There are three divisions, viz. : 

1. In chapters 1-2 the preacher reviews the 
different objects which men pursue and finds in 
each only vanity and vexation of spirit. 

2. In chapters 3-4 it is argued that there is a 
time and season for all things. 

3. The remainder of the book, chapters 5-12. 
We learn here how some of the vexations of life 
may be escaped. The general conclusion to the 
book is: "Fear God and keep His commandments, 
for this is the whole duty of man.'' 

II — SONG OF SOLOMON. 

This poem is said to be the only remaining one 
of the 1,005 songs composed by Solomon. It rep- 
resents a woman in the midst of the seductive 
temptations of an Oriental court faithful to her 
pledged love. The book has been interpreted as an 
allegory by Christians who made Solomon and the 
Shulamite to represent Christ and His church. 

The story is of a country maiden who attracts 
the king's atte*ntion. She is offered every induce- 
ment to become a wife of Solomon, but she refuses 
and is finally permitted to return to her home and 
to the lover to whom she has pledged herself. 

It is not strange that this book has been looked 
upon as an allegory of the love of Christ and His 
church. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WOKK. 

1. What is said of labor? 



COMPR^HKNSIVK BIBI.K Sl'UDY. 55 

2. Give tbe lessons of the first division of 
Ecclesiastes. 

3. How is it that all activity runs in a circle? 

4. How do the rivers return again unto the 
place from whence they come? 

5. What of the man who seeks wisdom? 

6. Is there any permanent satisfaction in 
pleasure and riches? 

7. Give the lessons of the second division of 
Ecclessiastes. 

8. Explain Kcclesiastes, 3: 19, 20. 

9. What is said of the fool? 

10. How is a wise child better than an old and 
foolish king-? 

11. Give the lessons in order and detail of the 
third division of Kcclesiastes. 

12. How may the vexations of life be escaped? 

13. What of him who maketh a vow? 
What of him who loveth silver? 

15. Why is it better to go to the house of 
mourning than to the house of feasting? 

16. Are there any who sin not? 

17. What ofle event will happen unto all? 
(Ecclesiastes, 9: 3.) 

18. How does money answer all things? (10:19.) 

19. When is the sowing season? 

20. Why remember thy creator in the days of 
thy youth? 

21. Explain Kcclesiastes, 12:7. 

22. What will occur at the judgment? 

23. When and by whom was Kcclesiaests writ- 
ten? 



56 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

24. Give the lesson of the first chapter of the 
"Song of Solomon." 

25. Give the lesson of the second chapter. 

26. Who IS the "Rose of Sharon?" 

27. How is the love between Christ and the 
church represented here? 

28. Give the lesson of the third chapter. 

29. Give the lesson of the fourth chapter. 

30. Give the lessens of the remaining chapter. 

31. What was the duty of the "watchmanS" 

32. What reference is made to the church in 
6:10? 

33. Who are meant by "daughters of Jeru- 
salem?" 

34. When and by whom was the "Song of 
Solomon written? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,200 words on the "Life 
and Reign of Solomon." 

2. Write an essay of 2,000 words on the 
"Kingdom of Israel.'' 

3. Write an essay of 2,500 words on the 
"Kingdom of Judah." 

NOTE. 

Be thorough in the study, and full when ac- 
tually writing out the lessons. 



COnPREHENSIVE COURSE 



OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY. 



Lksson XV. Thk Book of Isaiah. 

Introduction. We enter now upon the study of 
the Prophetical Books. This department of Bible 
study is full of interest and importance. 

Isaiah is called the greatest of all the Old 
Testament prophets. He was a prophet of Judah, 
but his vision is not restricted to his own nation 
and times, but he regards all nations and all times. 
He received his call in the last year of the reign of 
King Uzziah. The Book of Isaiah may be studied 
under the following divisions : 

I — PART ONK, CHAPTERS 1-39. 

Prophecies about Judah and Israel and foreign 
nations. 

(1). First division, chapters 1-12. 
(2). Second division, chapters 13-27. 
(3). Third division, chapters 28-35. 
(4). Fourth division, chapters 36-39. 
II — pakT two, chapters 40-66. 
Restoration of Israel and the Messianic king. 
(1). First division, chapters 40-48. 
(2). Second division, chapters 49-59. 
(3). Third division, chapters 60-66. 



58 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

QUESTIOISS AND OEDER OF WORK. 

1. When did Isaiah live? Where? What of 
his family? 

2. Why does the Book of Isaiah come first in 
the order of arrangement? 

3. Relate the great events of the Kingdom of 
Judah during his life. 

4. Relate the great events of the Kingdom of 
Israel during his life. 

5. Take up the first division under Part One 
of his prophecies, and give the subject matter in 
detail. (Chapters 1-12.) 

6. What does Isaiah call upon heaven and 
earth to do?- 

7. How does he describe the moral condition 
of the people at that time? 

8. What does he call upon the people to do? 

9. When was the prophecy in chapter 2:1-3 
fulfilled? Meaning of "last days?" (2:2.) 

10. What woes are denounced against the na- 
tion in chapter 5? 

11. What nations and kings are referred to in 
chapter 7? Where do we find the history of these 
times? 

12. When was the prophecy in 7:14 fulfilled? 
In 9:1-2? 

13. Meaning of 9:14? Of 11:1-9? 

14. Take up the second division and give the 
subject matter in detail. (Chapters 13-27.) 

15. Meaning of "my sanctified ones?" (13:3.) 

16. Describe the desolation of Babylon. How 
long after this was Babylon taken? 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,E) STUDY. 59 

17. What country was meant by "Palestina?'' 
(Chapter 14:29-31.) 

18. What of the pride of Moab? 

19. Who was the "cruel lord'' of chapter 19:4? 

20. What was the "Land of Tema?" Chapter 
21:14.) "Kedar?" (Chapter 21:16.) 

21. Take up the third division and give the 
subject matter in detail. (Chapters 28-35.) 

22. What of the "drunkards of Kphraim?" 

23. When was the "sure foundation'' laid? 
(Chapter 28:16.) 

24. What prophecy in chapter 29 was tulfilled 
in the time of Christ? To what class did Christ 
apply the prophecy? 

25. What and where was Tophet? (30:33.) 

26. Describe the glorious days of Christ. 
(Chapter 35.) 

27. Take up the fourth division and give the 
subject matter in detail. (Chapters 36-39.) 

28. In what other portion of the Bible is this 
historical section found? 

29. Whowas Rabshakeh? Where was Lachish? 

30. Take up the first division under Part Two 
and give the subject matter in detail. (Chapters 
40-48.) 

31. Whose voice cried in the wilderness? How 
long after this? 

32. Who was "Mine elect?'' (Chapter 42:1.) 

33. What of "graven images?" (Chapter 44.) 

34. Who was Cyrus? How long after this till 
his time? 



60 COMPRKHKNSIVE BIBI<E STUDY. 

35. Meaning- of "come down and sit in the 
dust?" (Chapter 47:1.) 

36. Take up the second division and give the 
subject matter in detail. (Chapters 49-59.) 

37. Who is represented as speaking in chapter 
49:1? 

38. What New Testament preacher quoted 
from chapter 53? 

39. Take up the third division and give the 
subject matter in detail. (Chapters 60-66.) 

40. When was chapter 61:1-3 fulfilled? On 
what occasion? 

41. What countries, peoples, cities, towns and 
kingdoms are subjects of prophecy in the Book of 
Isaiah? Explain fully. 

RLVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,000 words on the 
"Babylonian Captivity." 

2. Write an essay of 2,000 words on the "Life 
and Times of Queen Esther.'' 

3. Write an essay of 1,500 words on the "Life 
and Times of Nehemiah." 



Give fully one month to the study of Isaiah. 
Take up the chapters or paragraphs or prophecies 
in regular order, study them thoroughly, then write 
out the matter fully, in detail. To get a good g-rade 
you must do good, solid, faithful work; the fact is, 
your paper cannot pass unless you do thoroug^h 
work. 



COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 61 

Lesson XVI. Jeremiah and Lamentations. 

Introduction: Jeremiah was of priestly descent, 
the son of Hilkiah, who lived in Anathoth about 
three miles north of Jerusalem. He began to proph- 
esy in the thirteenth year of Josiah's reign, about 
seventy years after Isaiah's death. The Book of 
Jeremiah is a combination of history. Biography and 
prophecy. The prophecies are not in chronological 
order, but seem to have been re-arranged according to 
their subjects. 

I — DIVISIONS OF JEREMIAH. 

Jeremiah has the following divisions: 

1. Introduction, chapter 1. 

2. Judah's sins set forth, chapter 2-6. 

3. Call to repentance chapter 7-10. 

4. The appeal to the covenant, chapter 11-13. 

5. Rejectionandcaptivity foretold, chapter 14-22. 

6. Restoration of the Remnant, chapter 23-29. 

7. Book of Consolations, chapter 30 33. 

8* The destruction of Jerusalem, chapter 34-45. 

9. Prophesies about foreign nations, chapter 
46-51. 

10. Historical conclusion, chapter 5-2. 

II — LAMENTATIONS. 

This book consists of five separate poems on 
the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. 
Each chapter is a separate poem. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Where and when did Jeremiah live? 

2. Relate the great events of the kingdom of 
Judah during her lite. 



62 GOMPREHKNvSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

3. Which kings and prophets were cotempo- 
rary with Jeremiah? 

4. How long after the captivity of Israel till 
Jeremiah commenced to prophesy? 

5. Give the subject matter of the introduction 
in detail. (Chapter 1.) 

6. Give the subject matter of the second divi- 
sion in detail. (Chapter 2-6.) 

7. Where were the "Isles of Chittim?" (2 :10.) 
"Tahapanes?" (2:16.) 

8. What promises to the penitent in chapter 3? 
In chapter 4? 

9. What judgments are denounced in chapters 
5-6? 

10. Give the subject matter of the third division 
in detail. (Chapter 7- 10.) 

11. Character of the abominations mentioned in 
chapter 7:31? 

12. Locate "Tarshish and" and "Uphaz " 
(Chapter 10:9.) 

13. Give the subject matter of the fourth division 
in detail. (Chapters 11-13.) 

14. What covenant was proclaimed in chapter 11? 

15. lyesson from the ** linen girdle? (Chapter 13) 

16. Give the subject matter of the fifth divivision 
in detail. (Chapters 14-22.) 

17. What of those who prophesied lies?" 

18. Lesson from the "Potter?" (Chapter 18.) 
19 Who was "Pashur," and what did he do? 

20. What did the Lord say concerning the burial 
of Jehoiakim? 

21. Who was Coniah? What of himr* 



COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 63 

22. Give the subject matter of the sixth division 
in detail. (Chapters 23-29.) 

23. What King shall reign and prosper? (Chap- 
ter 23:25.) 

24. What lessons from the "good" and "bad'' 
figs? 

25. In what sense was Nebuchadnezzer God's 
servant? (Chapter 23:9.) 

26. How long were the Jews in captivity? 
When did the captivity begin? 

27. What lesson from the "bonds and yokes?" 
(Chapter 27.) 

. 28. Give the subject matter of the seventh divi- 
sion in detail. (Chapters 30-33.) 

29. What "new covenant" was promised? 
30 What was paid for Hanameel's field? 

31. Give the subject matter of the eighth division 
in detail. (Chapters 34 45.) 

32. Who were the "Rechabites?'' 

33. What became of Jeremiah's roll? 

34. How was Jeremiah rescued from the dun- 
geon? 

35. What kind of treatment did Jeremiah receive 
from Neuchadnezzar? 

36. Who was Gedaliah? Johanan? 

37. What of the destruction of Egypt? 

38. Give the subject matter of the ninth division 
in detail. (Chapters 46-51.) 

39. Where was Carchemish? 

40. How long after was the prophesy against 
Babylon fulfilled? 



64 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

41. What became of the book that Jeremiah 
wrote against Babylon? 

42. Give the subject matter of the conclusion in 
detail. (Chapter 52.) 

43. What kings, nations, people, cities, towns 
and rivers are subjects of of propesy in the Book of 
Jeremiah? 

44. Give the time in which each separate divi- 
sion was delivered. 

45. Under what conditions was Lamentations 
written? When? By Whom? 

46. Take up each separate chapter and give the 
subject matter in detail. 

47. In what sense was Jerusalem as a widow? 
(Lamentations 1:1.) 

GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW. 

1. Bound the following countries, mentioning 
the principal towns, rivers and mountains of each : 

(l). Canaan. 

(2). Egypt. 

(3). Arabia. 

(4). Assyria. 

(5). Armenia. 

(6). Media. 

(7). Chaldea. 

(8). Syria. 
Note : Study this lesson till you have the mat- 
ter well in hand. Master each chapter before leaving 
it. Carefully observe the note at the end of Lesson 
XV. 



COMPRJtHHNSIVIt BIBIM STUD .^ 61 

lyESSON XVII. 1 The Book of Ezekikl. 

Introduction: Ezekierwasltbe son of TBuzi and 
of Priestly descent. Helwas^carried captive to Baby- 
lonia with Jehoiachin and other Jews in 599 B. C, 
at about the age of twenty -five years. I He lived on 
the riverXhebar, about 200^milesSnorth] of Babylon. 
His'call came in the fifth year of Jehoiachin's captiv- 
ity, and on the fifth day^oflthe month. (Kzekiel, 1:2.) 
He began to prophesy? about thirty-two years after 
Jeremiah began his prophecies, and^he^prophesied at 
least twenty-two years. 

I. The Great subjects"are: 

1. **The Downfall^of Judah and Jerusalem.'* 

2. "The Judgments Upon Seven Foreign Na- 
tions and Cities." 

3. ''The Glorious Restoration of Israel." 
II. The book may be divided 'as^follows : 

1. Part One. Predictions of the "Fall of Je- 
rusalem." 

(l). First division, chapters 1-7. 
(2). Second division, chapters 8-19. 
(3). Third division, chapters 20-24. 

2. Part Two, Predictions in regardsto Foreign 
Nations. 

(l). First division, chapters 25-28, 
(2). Second division, chapters 29-32, 

3. Part Three. "The Restoration of Israel," 
(1). First division, chapters 33-34. 

(2). Second division, chapters 35-39. 
(3). Third division, chapters 40-47. 
(4). Fourth division, chapter 48. 



66 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDKK OF WORK. 

1. When and where did Ezekiel live? What of 
his family? 

2. Mention the prominent cotemporaries of Eze- 
kiel. 

3. Give the subject matter of the first division, 
under Part One in detail. (Chapters 1-7.) 

4. What was Kzekiel's commission? 

5. What was the duty of a watchman? 

6. What does the 390 days of chapter 4:5 rep- 
resent? 

7. Who were the "remnant?" (Chapter 6:8.) 

8. Give the subject matter of the second divi- 
sion in detail. (Chapters 8-19.) 

9. In what year did Ezekiel see the "Image of 
jealousy?" 

10. When was chapter 11:17-20 fulfilled? 

11. What of .lying prophels? 

12. What "four sore judgments" did God send 
upon Jerusalem? 

13. When did Israel play the harlot with As- 
syria? (Chapter 16:28.) 

14. How was Jerusalem's sin as compared with 
that of Samaria and Sodom? 

15. k What lessons from the parables of the two 
eagles and a^vine. (Chapter 17.) 

16. What of the proverb concerning "sour 
grapes?" 

17. Give the subject matter of the third division 
in detail. (Chapter 20-24.) 

18. ilHow long]after"the transactions recorded in 
chapter 20:10-27 till Ezekiel wrote them? 



COMPRBHEJNSIVK BIBI,E STFDY 67 

19. Who was the ''profane wicked prince of 
Israel?" (Chapter 21:25.) 

20. Who were Aholah and Aholibah?] What les- 
sons from these? 

21. What lesson from the parable of the boiling^ 
pot? 

22. Give subject matter of the first division of 
Part Two in detail. (Chapters 25-28.) 

23. Where were ''Teman" and "Dedan?" 
(Chapter 25:13.) 

24. What and where was "Tyrus?'' (Chapter 
26.) 

25. Give the subject matter of the second divi- 
sion in detail. (Chapter 29-32.) 

26. Give the subject matter of the first division 
under Part Three in detail. (Chapter 33-34.) 

27. Who were the "Shepherds of Israel?" 
(Chapter 34:2.) 

28. Give the subject matter of the second divi- 
sion. (Chapter 35-39.) 

29. Why the judgment on Mount Seir? (Chap- 
ter 35.) 

30. What lessons from the resurrection of the 
dry bones? 

31. Give the subject matter of the third division 
in detail. (Chapter 40-47.) 

32. What lessons from the measuring of the tem- 
ple? (Chapter 40-42.) 

33. What of the vision of the holy waters? (Chap- 
ter 47.) 

34. Give the subject-matter of the fourth divi- 
sion in detail. ( Chapter 48. ) 



68 COMPRSH^NSIVB BIBI,H STUDY. 

35. Mention all of the kings, nations, cities* 
towns, mountains and rivers which are subjects of 
prophecy in Ezekiel. 

36. State the time when each prophecy of the 
Book of Ezekiel was given. 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 600 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). ' 'The High Priest and His work. ' ' 
(2). "The Uvites." 

(3). "The various Offerings Under the Law." 
(4). "Idolatry." 
NoT^ : Pray, read, study, search ; search, study, 
read, pray. Study perseveringly. Carefully observe 
the notes at the end of Lessons XVI and XVII. 



Lksson XVIII. Daniel and Hoska. 

InU'oduction: 1. The Book of Daniel contains 
twelve chapters — six relating his history, and six 
his dreams and visions. 

Daniel was carried captive in the fourth year 
of Jehoiakim, and he lived through the whole period 
of the captivity and saw the return under King 
Cyrus. 

The great kingdoms of the dreams and visions 
of this book are : 

(1). The Babylonian or Chaldean Empire. 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBtK STUDY. 69 

(2). The Persian Empire. 
(3). The Grecian or Macedonian Empire. 
(4). The Roman Empire. 
(5). And the Kingdom of Christ. 
2. The Book of Hosea heads the list, and is 
the longest of the minor prophets. 

Hosea prophesied for sixty years, during the 
reigns of the last six kings of Israel. He was a 
prophet of the northern kingdom. Outwardly the 
country was seemingly prosperous when Hosea 
began to prophesy, but inwardly the nation was 
decaying. 

There are two parts to this book: 

(1). Chapters 1-3 belong to the time of 

Jeroboam II, King of Israel. 
(2). Chapters 4-14 belong to the kings fol- 
lowing him. 

QfTKSTI 'NS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Mention the principal cotemporaries of 
Daniel. 

2. Give the subject-matter of Daniel, chapter 
1, in detail. 

3. Who was Ashpenaz? 

4. What was "pulse?" (Chapter 1:12.) 

5. Who were the "magicians and astologers?" 
(Chapter 1:20.) 

6. Give the subject-matter ot chapter 2 in 
detail. 

7. Which was "another kingdom?" (Chapter 
2:39.) "Third kingdom?" "Fourth kingdom?" 



70 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

8. Give the subject-matter of chapter 3 in 
detail. 

9. Who was the fourth man of chapter 3:25? 

10. In what year was this imag-e set up? 

11. What was the king's decree? 

12. Give the subject-matter of chapter 4 in 
detail. 

13. How long- and where was Nebuchadnezzar 
a mad manPiJ 

14. Give the subject-matter of chapter 5 in 
detail. 

15. In what year was Belshazzar's feast? 

16. Why did the presidents and princes desire 
to destroy Daniel ? 

17. Give in detail Daniel's vision of the *'four 
beasts." (Chapter 7.) 

18. What judgment is referred to in chapter 
7:10? 

19. Give in detail Daniel's vision of the "ram 
and he g-oat." (Chapter 8-) 

20. Where was the "Ulai?" (Chapter 8:16.) 

21. Give the subject-matter of chapter 9 in 
detail. 

22. Explain chapter 9:25. What do the 
sixty-nine weeks represent? 

23. Give the subject matter of chapters 10-12 in 
detail. 

•24. What is referred to in chapter 12 :l-3? 

25. Give the year in which each of Daniel's 
visions occurred. 

26. What nations, rivers and cities are subjects 
of prophecy in the Book of Daniel? 



GOMPRKH^NSIVB BIBLE STUDY. 7l 

27. When did Hosea live? Who were hia prin- 
cipal cotempornrtes? 

28. Give the subject-matter of Hosea 1-: 3 in 
detail. 

29. Who were Hose a' s children? 

30. Where was the *' Valley of Anchor?" (Chap- 
ter 2:15.) 

31.^ [Meaning- of **Ishi?'' (2:16.) **Baali?" 

32. Give the subject-matter of chapters 4-8 in 
detail. 

33. 'What were the great sins of these times? 

34. Give the subject-matter of chapters 9-11 in 
detail. 

35. How was * 'Israel an empty vine?" (10:1.) 

36. p^ About how long" before the captivity of the 
Ten Tribeslwas chapter 11:5-12 spoken? 

37. Give the subject-matter of chapters 12-13 
in detail. 

38. To what event does chapter 12:4 refer? 
How long- had it been since that occurred? 

39. What is referred to in chapter 13: 14? 

40. What is the great lesson of chapter 14? 

41. Mention the countries and cities which are 
subjects of prophecy in the Book of Hosea. 

42. How long- after the end of Hosea 's prophe- 
sies till Israel was carried into captivity? 

RBYIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 2,000 words on ''The 
Pentatuch." 

2. Write an essay of 1,000 words on each of 
the following subjects : 



72 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 



(1). * 'The Book of Joshua. 
(2). ''Book of Judges." 
(3). "Book of Ruth." 



» } 



NOTE 



Do not attempt to write out this lesson till you 
have studied it thoroughly. 




Lksson XIX. The Books of Joei. and Amos. 

Introduction: Joel was the son of Pethuel, 
As to his birthplace nothing- is known. He prob- 
ably belong-ed to the times of Uzziah. 

One of his most important prophecies is the 
outpouring" of the Holy Spirit, which was fulfilled 
on the day of Pentecost. 

Both Peter and Paul quoted from Joel. His 
book is divided into two parts: 

1. A call to repentance. (Chapters 1-2:17.) 

2. A promise of blessing-. (Chapters 2:18- 
3-21.) 

Amos belong-ed to Tekoa, a small town of Ju- 
dea, about six miles south of Bethlehem. By oc- 
cupation he was a herdsman and a dresser of syca- 
more trees. As he followed the flock, God called 
him to prophesy ag-ainst the northern king-dom. 
He prophesied in the days of Uzziah and Jeroboam 
H. His book has a well defined plan and three 
divisions as follows. 

1. Heathen nations condemned. (Chapters 
1-2. 

2. The arraignment and doom of Israel. 
(Chapter 3-6.) 

3. Five visions and a history. (Chapters 7-9.) 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK, 

1. About what time did Joel live? 

2. What was the condition of God's people then? 



74 COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI.E STUDY. 

3 Give the subject-matter of Joel, chapter 1, in 
detail. 

4. Meaning of "A nation is coming up upon my 
land?" (Chapter 1:6.) 

5. Who are meant by "ministers of the altar?" 
(Chapter 1 :13.) What does he call upon them to do? 

6. Give the subject-matter of chapter 2 in de- 
tail. 

7. Meaning of "my holy mountain?" (2:1.) 

8. Who is meant by the "northern army?'' 
(Chapter 2:20.) 

9. What kind of "deliverance'' is meant in 2:32? 

10. Give the subject-matter of chapter 3 in detail. 

11. Where was the "Valley of Jehoshaphat?" 
(Chapter 3:2.) 

12. What nations, peoples, mountains and seas 
are subjects of prophecy in the Book of Joel? 

13. Where and when did Amos live? Mention 
his principal cotemporaries. 

14. Give the subject-matter of Amos, chapters 
1 and 2, in detail. 

15. What other prophet refers to the "earth- 
quake?" (Chapter 1:1.) 

16. Where was "Kir?" (Chapter 1:5.) 

17. Who was "his brother?" (Chapter 1:11.) 

18. Give the subject-matter of chapters 3-6 in 
detail. 

19. Meaning of "I will also visit the altars of 
Bethel?" (Chapter 3:14.) 

20. Meaning of "the virgin of Israel is fallen?" 
(Chapter 5:2.) 



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21. Why would not the Lord "accept their burnt 
offerings?" (Chapter 5:21-21.) 

22. What New Testament writer quotes from 
chapter 5:25-27? 

23. What was the "nation" which the Lord 
would raise up against the house of Israel? (6:14.) 

24. Give the subject matter of chapters 7-9 in 
detail. 

25. When and by whom was the following 
prophecy fulfilled? "And I will rise up against the 
house of Jeroboam with the sword." (Chapter 7:9.) 

26. How long after the above prophecy was 
spoken till it was fulfilled? 

27. Who was Amaziah? What did he do? 

28. What was "sycamore fruit?" (Chapter 7:14) 

29. To what does chapter 9:11 refer? Who 
quoted this passage in New Testament times? 

30. What nations, peoples and cities are subjects 
of prophecy in the Book of Amos? 

31. How long after Amos prophesied till the Ten 
Tribes were carried into captivity? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 800 words on the "Life and 
Times of Job." 

2. Write an essay of 800 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). "I and II Samuel." 
(2). "I and II Kings." 
(3). "I and II Chronicles." 



Lksson XX. The Books of Obadiah, Jonah 

AND MiCAH. 

Introduction: 1. Of the personal history of 
Obadiah we know nothing; he has hidden himself 
behind his prophecy. It seems evident that he wrote 
after the captivity of the Ten Tribes, and shortly after 
the capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. Obadiah 
foretold the downfall and utter annihilation of Edom. 

2. Jonah was the son of Amittai, and was born 
at Gath-hepher, a village on the eastern frontier of 
Zebulun, a little over an hour's journey north of 
Nazarath. He is referred to in II Kings, 14:25. He 
made known to Jeroboam II the success he would 
have in his war with the Syrians, whereby the terri- 
tory of Israel was restored to its ancient limits. 

3. Micah was a native of Moresheth, a small 
town on the Maratime Plain, about twenty miles 
southwest of Jerusalem. He flourished in the times 
of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. His 
mission was to proclaim to Israel and Judah that 
judgment was at hand. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Where did Obadiah live? 

2. What was the subject of Obadiah's prophecy? 

3. Give in detail the subject-matter of the Book 
of Obadiah. 

4. To what does verse 10 refer? 

5. When was verse 17 fulfilled? 

6. What nations and cities are subjects of 



COMPREHENSIVE^ BIBLE STUDY, 77 

prophecy in the Book of Obadiah? 

7. When and where did Jonah live? 

8. Mention his principal cotemporaries. 

9. Give in detail the subject-matter of Jonah, 
chapter 1. 

10. Where was Tarshish? 

11. What was the character of the ** mariners?" 

12. Give in detail the subject-matter of Jonah, 
chapter 2. 

13. Meaning of "out of the belly of hell?" (2:2.) 

14. Give the subject-matter of Jonah, chapter 3, 
in detail. 

15. Give a description of ancient Ninevah. 

16. What references did Christ make to Jonah 
and Ninevah? What lessons from these references? 

18. When and where did Micah flourish? 

19. Who were his principal cotemporaries? 

20. Give a description of the times in which he 
lived. 

21. Give in detail the subject-matter of Micah, 
chapter 1. 

22. Meaning of "Aphrah?" (Mic, 2:10.) Of 
"Zaanan?" (Verse 11.) "Bethezel?" (Verse 11.) 

23. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 2. 

24. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 3-6. 

25. What times are referred to in chapter 4:1-2? 

26. What and where was the "tower of the 
flock?" (Chapter 4: a.) 

27. What important prophecy in chapter 5:2? 
What two references to this passage in the New Tes- 
tament? 



78 COMPRKHENSIVK BIBI,K S'TUDY. 

28. What historical references in chapter 6? How 
long after these transactions till Micah's time? 

29. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 7. 

30. Mention the nations, cities and towns of the 
Book of Micah and locate them on the map. 

REYIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 800 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). The "Book of Ezra." 
(2). "Book of Nehemiah." 
(3). ''Book of Esther." 
2 Bound each of the districts occupied by the 
Twelve Tribes, and mention the important cities, 
towns and mountains of each. 

NOTE. 

These Prophetical Books require careful, faithful, 
persistent study to secure good grades. Try to make 
your grade 100 on every lesson. 



LESSON XXI. Ths Books of Nahum, Habakkuk 

AND ZKPHANIAH. 

Introduction: 1. Nahum was a native of Elkosh, 
a little village in Galilee. His book has but a single 
theme, the destruction of Nineveh. It is chiefly a 
sequel to the Book of Jonah. Jonah had already 
warned Nineveh of impending punishments, which 
God remitted on its repentence. Nahum now repeats 
the denunciations. The book forcibly brings before 
us God's moral government of the world. 

2. When Habakkuk 'prophesied, the political 
and moral situation was a critical one. Two great 
world powers, Egypt and Babylon, contended for the 
vacant place of master of the earth ; the issue was de- 
cided in favor of the Chaldeans at the battle of 
Carchemish, in 605 B, C. We have no definite infor- 
mation of the facts of the prophet's life, and with 
regard to the period of his prophecy there is great 
division of opinion. He probably wrote his prophecy 
after the great reformation in the days of Josiah. 

3. Zepheniah, the son of Cushi, prophesied in 
the days of Josiah, King of Judah. He prophesied 
before the destruction of Nineveh, which took place 
B. C. 625. Two corrupt and idolatrous kings, Ma- 
nasseh and Amon, preceded Josiah on the throne. 
Jerusalem became a hot -bed of evil. The prophet 
was a preacher of righteousness, and denounced the 
evils of his age in unsparing terms. He follows this 
up with judgments threatening Philistia, Moab, Am- 



80 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 

mon, Ethiopia and Nineveh, and concludes with a 
special reproof to Jerusalem and a promise of restora- 
tion to glory in the latter days. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When and where did Nahum live? 

2. What the subject of his prophecy? 

3. Give in detail the subject-matter of Nahum, 
chapter 1, 

4. When was the latter part of chapter 1 : 14 ful- 
filled? (See II Kings, 19:37.) 

5. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 2. 

6. Where was '* No?" (Chapter 3 :8.) "Phut" 
and "Lubim?" (Chapter 3:9.) 

7. About when did Habakkuk prophesy? 

8. What was the moral condition of the people 
at that time? 

9. Give in detail the subject-matter of Habak- 
kuk, chapter 1. 

10. What New Testament author quotes chap- 
ter 1:5? 

11. When and by whom was chapter 1:6 fulfilled? 

12. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 2. 

13. What New Testament author quotes from 
chapter 2:4? Where are the quotations found? 

14. What four woes are prophesied in chapter 2? 

15. Give the subject-matter of chapter 3 in de- 
tail. 

16. What nations and mountains are subjects of 
prophecy in the Book of Habakkuk? 

17. When did Zephaniab deliver his prophecy? 

18. Who are his principal cotemporaries? 



eOMPRKHEJNSlVE) BIBI^E^ STUDY. 81 

19. Give a description of the times in which he 
lived. 

20. Give in detail the subject-matter of Zepha- 
niah, chapter 1 . 

21. What are meant by "stumbling blocks?" 
(Chapter 1:3.) 

22. When and by whom was chapter 1 :4 fulfilled? 
(See II Kings, 23:4-5.) 

23. Who were the *'Chemarims?" (Chapterl:4) 

24. Who was "Malchom?" (Chapter 1:5.) 

25. Where was "Maktesh?" (Chapter 1:11.) 

26. Give in detail the swbjecfmatter ot chapter 2. 

27. What was the "cormorant?" (Chapter 2 : 14.) 
The "bittern?" 

28. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 3. 

29. Mention all nations, cities, rivers and moun- 
tains which are subjects of prophecy in Zephaniah, 
and locate them on the map. 

REVIKW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,000 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). "Book of Job." 
(2). "Book of Psalms.'* 
(3). "Book of Proverbs." 



Lesson XXII. The Books of Haogai, Zbcha- 

RIAH AND MaLACHI. 

Introduction: 1. Haggai, the first of the 
prophets after the Exile, was a cotemporary of 
Zerubabel and Joshua, who led those that returned 
from Babylon. He came at a grave crisis in 
the history of the chosen people. He was inspired 
by God to rouse the people to support Zerubabel and 
Joshua in building the temple, after the work bad been 
suspended for fourteen years. 

2. Zechariah stands eleventh in the order of the 
minor prophets. We know but little of his personal 
history. He was the son of Berechiah, and grandson 
of Iddo. He was a eotemporary of Haggai, and be- 
gan to prophesy two months after him, and continued 
during two years, encouraging the Jews to prosecute 
the erection of the temple. 

3. Malachi prophesied after the restoration and 
at the time when Judah was a Persian province. The 
walls f f Jerusalem had been rebuilt and the temple 
restored with its regular services. Malachi was the 
last of the prophets. We have no record of his life 
and personal history. He closes his prophecy with 
the promise of the forerunner of Christ. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When did Haggai deliver his praphecies? 

2. Give a short history of the times in which he 
lived. 



comprehknsive; bibi,:^ s'Tudy. 83 

3. Give in detail the subject-matter of the Book 
of Haggai. 

4. Which Darius was then King of Persia? 

5. What two passages in Haggai find allusion 
in the New Testament? 

6. When did Zechariah deliver his prophecies? 

7. Who were his principal cotemporaries? 

8. Give in detail the subject-matter of Zecha- 
riah, chapters 1-6. 

9. What lesson from the first vision? (Chapter 
1:7-17.) 

10. With which of our months does "Sebat" 
correspond? (Chapter 1:7.) 

11. What lesson from the second vision? (Chap- 
ter 1:18-21.) 

12. What lesson from the third vision? (Chap- 
ter 2:1-9.) 

13. What lesson from the fourth vision? (Chap- 
ter 3 ) 

14. What lesson from the fifth vision? (Chapter 4.) 

15. What lesson from the sixth and seventh 
visions? (Chapters.) 

16. What Itsson from the eighth vision? (Chap- 
ter 6:1-8.) 

17. What lesson from the crowning of Joshua? 
(Chapter 6:9-15.) 

18. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 7-8. 

19. How long after Zechariah began to prophesy 
till the prophecies beginning with chapter 7:1? 

20. What is the true design of fasting? 



84 COMPRSHKNSIV:^ BIBLB STUDY. 

21. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 9-14. 

22. What important prophecy in chapter 9 is 
quoted byjtwo New Testament writers? 

23. What important prophecy in chapter 11 is 
quoted by a New Testament writer ? 

24. What important prophecy in chapter 12 is 
quoted by a New Testament writer? 

25. What important prophecy in chapter 13 is 
quoted by two New Testament writers? 

26. What fountain is that mentioned in chap- 
ter 13:1? 

27. What nations, cities, towns and mountains 
are subjects of prophecy in the Book of Zechariah? 

28. When did Malachi deliver his prophecies? 

29. Give the his' cry of the times in which he 
lived. 

30. Give in detail the subject-matter of Malachi, 
chapters 1-2. 

31. For what sins are the people reproved? 

32. Give the subject-matter of chapters 3 and 4 
in detail. 

33. What allusion to the prophecy of Malachi in 
the New Testament? 

REVIEW , 

1. Write an essay of 600 words on each of the 
following ^subjects : 

(1). The'"Book of Kcclesiastes." 
(2). /'Songlof Solomon." 

2. Write an"essay of 2,000 words on the "Book 
of Isaiah,'' 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,E STUDY. 85 

3. Describe the following rivers, giving the rise, 
direction, countries?»through which they run, cities 
situated upon^them, and 'their length: 

(l). Euphrates. 

(2). Tigris. 

(3). Nile. 

(4). Jordan. 

(5). Arnon. 

(6). Jabbak. 

(7). Abana, 

(8). Pharpar. 




COMPREHENSIVE COURSE. 



NEW TESTAMENT. 



Lksson XXIII. Tun Synoptic Gospki.«, 
Matthew, Mark and Luke. 

Introduction: We now come t© the study of the 
New Testament. The Gospel appears there in four 
forms — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The first 
three books are called the ** Synoptic Gospels," be- 
cause they, to a large extent, report the same incidents 
and discourses. They are mostly concerned with the 
ministry in Galilee. 

1. Matthew. This Gospel was written by the 
apostle according to the testimony of all antiquity. 
His message was to the Jews. His aim was to show 
that Jesus Christ is the predicted Messiah. The 
genealogy of Christ is traced to King David. Matthew 
shows us that the Messianic kingdom was at hand. 

2. Mark. This Gospel was written primarily 
for Gentiles. Its chief object seems to be to present 
the wondrous life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in 
the most vivid and life-like way. The evangelist 
scarcely refers to the Old Testament. The genealogy 
of Christ is not set forth, as it would not interest 
Gentile readers. 

3. Luke. Luke was in all probability a Gentile, 
and a native of Antioch, He was a physician and the 



COMPREHENSIVE BIBI.E STUDY. 87 

faithful companion of Paul. The preface to his Gos- 
pel (l : 1-4) shows the purpose of the writer. The 
genealogy of Christ is traced to Adam (3:38, the son 
of God), thus linking Christ, not with the Jew, but 
the first man, the representative of humanity. 

QUESTIONS AND OKuhR OP W(^RK. 

1. Who was Matthew? What was his object in 
writing the life of Christ? When and where did he 
write? 

2. Give the detailed history of Matthew, chap- 
ters 1-4, in your own words. 

3. Meaning of "Book of the Generations J*" 
(Chapter 1:9.) 

4. What passages in these four chapters are 
quotations from the prophets? Why quoted? 

5. Who was Herod? What was the extent of 
his dominion? 

6. Who were the "Scribes?" (Chapter 2:4.) 

7. Who were the "Pharisees?" (Chapter 3:7.) 
The "Sadducees?" 

8. How long was Nazareth the home of Jesus? 
Capernaum? 

9. What were the "synagogues?" (Chapt. 4:23.) 
Their origin ^ 

10. Meaning of "devils?" (Chapter 4:24.) 

11. What and where was "Decapolis?" (Chap- 
ter 4:25.) 

12. Relate in detail the history contained in 
Matthew, chapters 5-16. 

13. Which was Christ's own city? (Chapter 9:1.) 

14. What lesson from chapter 9:14-17.^ 



88 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

15. Give 'particulars of] sending out the twelve 
under the first commission. 

16. What was the sin against the Holy Ghost? 
Explain. 

17. Who'was "Herod Ithe Tetrarch?" (Chap- 
ter 14:1.) 

18 . What lesson from chapter 15:1-9? 

19.^' j Relate in detail the history contained in 
Mathew, chapters 17-28. 

20. What lesson from the transfiguration? 

21. What lesson from chapter 17:24-29? 

22. Who were the' 'Herodians?" (Chapt. 22:16.) 

23. How was Christ both I^ord and son of David? 
(Chapter 22:42 45.) 

24 . What was the dominion of * * Pontius Pilate ? ' ' 
(Chapter 27:2.) 

25. What was the **day of preparation?" (Chap- 
ter 27:62.) 

26. What passages in Matthew, chapters 5-28, 
are quotations frome the prophets? Why quoted? 

27. Analyze each of the discourses of Christ found 
in Matthew. 

28. How many and what miracles of Jesus are 
found in Matthew? Explain each. 

29. How many and what parables of Jesus are 
found in Matthew? Explain each. 

30. I/Ocate on the map the countries, districts, 
cities, towns, mountains, rivers and lakes mentioned 
in Matthew, and tell what occurred in connection 
with each. 

31. Carefully read and study the Book of Mark, 



COMPRKHKNSIVS BIBI.E STUDY 89 

comparing its contents with Matthew and Luke. 
Have you done this? 

32. Relate in detail the history contained in Luke 
which is not found in Matthew and Mark. 

33. Mention the discourses, miracles and parables 
of Christ in the Book of Luke which are not men- 
tioned in Natthew and Mark, explaining each. 

34. What difference in the two genealogies of 
Christ given by Matthew and Luke? 

35. Give the three accounts in full of the great 
commission. 

36. How much time does each of the Synoptic 
-Gospels cover. 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 2,000 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). The "Book of Jeremiah." 
(2). **Bookof Kzekiel." 



Lksson XXIV. Thk Gospeji. of John. 

Introduction: The Apostle John wrote five of 
the New Testament books, the Fourth Gospel, 
Three Letters and Revelation. He was the son of 
Zebedee and Salome. John early became a disciple 
of John the Baptist and was one of the first to follow 
Jesus. He followed his master to the cross, and 



90 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI,E STUDY. 

was there to receive his last words. There are 
several notices of John's work in the Acts. 

His purpose in writing the Gospel is clearly- 
stated (chapter 20; 30-31): "And many other signs 
truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples which 
are not written in this book. But these are written 
that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son 
of God; and that believing ye might have life through 
bis name.'' The great subject of this book is a Divine 
Being who became flesh and dwelt among men. 

Aside from the account of the Passion, there are 
only a few facts which John relates in common with the 
other evangelists, and among them are the following: 
The feeding of the five thousand, the storm on the 
sea of Galilee and the anointing of His feet by Mary. 

QDESTliNS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Relate in detail the history contained in John 
1-4. 

2. What is meant by "beginning?" (Chapter 
1:1.) 

3. Who was the "Word?" 

4. What was the "tenth hour?" (Chapter 
1;39." How much was a "firkin?" (Chapter 2:6.) 

5 Give the history of the "parcel of ground 
that Jacob gave to his son Josoph." (Chapter 4:5.) 
How long after it was bought by Jacob till Jesus sat 
on the wall near by? 

6. Relate in detail the history contained in John 
5-12. 

7. Which feast of the Jews is referred to in 
John 5:1? 



GOMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,B STUDY, 91 

8. Mention some special passages in which 
Moses wrote of Christ. (John 5 :46.) 

9. What and where was "Jewry?" (Chapter 
7:1.) 

10. What did Jesus mean by* 'My time is not 
yet full come?" (Chapter 7:8.) 

11. How was Jesus before Abraham? (Chapter 
8:58. 

12. Meaning of "And they cast him out?" 
(Chapter 9:34.) 

13. How far was Bethany from Jerusalem? 

14. Who were the 'Greeks that came up to wor- 
ship?" (Chapter 12:20.) 

15. Relate in detail the history contained in 
John 13-21. 

16. Meaning of "They have no cloke for their 
sins?" (Chapter 15:22.) 

17. Meaning of "Son of perdition?'' (Chapter 
17:12.) 

18. Where was the "Brook Cedron?" (Chapter 
18:1.) 

19. What was the "Hall of Judgment?'' (Chap- 
ter 18:28.) 

20. In what did "scourging" consist? (Chapter 
19:1.) 

21. Who was "that other disciple?" (Chapter 
20:3.) Why did he thus speak of himself? 

22. Mention all the references to, and quotations 
from the prophets to be found in the Book of John. 

23. Analyze and give the lessons of each of 
Christ's discourses in regular order, in the Book of 



92 GOMPRKHKNSIVE BIBI,K STUDY. 

John. (A considerable portion of John's gospel is 
taken up with the discourse of Christ. ) 

24. Mention in regular order the various feasts 
spoken of in John, giving Scripture references. 

25. How many and which of the miracles of 
Chrisf are mentioned by John only? 

26. Locate on the map the districts, cities, towns, 
mountains, rivers and seas mentioned in John, and 
tell what occurred in connection with each. 

27. What were the political divisions of Pales- 
tine in the days of Christ? 

28. Give all the particulars in detail of the trials, 
crucifixion, death, burial, ressurection and ascension 
of Christ, consulttng the accounts in all of the four 
Gospels. 

29. Mention in order the seven last sayings of 
Jesus while upon the cross. 

30. How many and what appearances of Christ 
after his ressurection are mentioned in the ''Four 
Gospels?" How many of these are mentioned by 
John? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 2,000 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). The Book of Daniel. 
(2). The Book of Hosea. 



Lksson XXV. Thk Acts of Aposti^ks. 

Introduction: This book is described as "a sec- 
ond treatise" by I^uke, and itjeommences'with an* in- 
scription to the same Theophilus whomvthe Evange- 
list addresses in the Gospel. It is a record of what 
the Gospel accomplished] in thirty years, from the 
resurrection of Christ to Paul's Roman imprison- 
ment in A. D. 63. It is the story of the establishment, 
growth and development of the Christian church. It 
is a * 'Book of Origins,'' is the earliest sketch of the 
formation and spread of the Christian church. It tells 
of the first apostolic sermon, the first persecution, the 
first martyr, the first Gentile convert, and* the 
first European church. 

Christ'during his stay upon earth after his resur - 
rection, said' to his disciples: "Ye shall receive 
power after that the Holy Spirit is come'upon you ; 
and ye shall.be my witnesses unto me both in Jeru- 
salem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto [the 
uttermost parts>f the earth. "_ (Chapter 1:8.) This 
program"of thelbook was literally carried out. 

The agency and ministry of the Holy Spirit are 
especially 'prominent: He is referred to about^seventy 
times. Peter and Paul are the two'chief. figures in 
the book; !after thelLintroduction, '(chapter 1:1-14,) 
the first twelve chapters center in the^work of Peter, 
and the remainder of the book in the work of Paul. 

As several accounts of conversion are recorded 
therein, it has been called the * 'Book of Conversions." 



94 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When, where and by whom was Acts writ- 
ten? 

2. What were the great objects in writing the 
book? 

3. Give in detail the history of the first seven 
chapters. 

4. Mention some of the ''many infallible 
proofs." (Chapter 1:3.) 

5. What was the ''promise of the Father?" 
(Chapter 1:4.) 

6. Meaning of "Restore Again the Kingdom to 
Israel?" (Chapter 1:6.) 

7. How much was a "Sabbath day's journey?" 
(Chapter 1:12.) 

8. Was Judas responsible for his fall? (Chap- 
ter 1:25.) 

9. What was the "Day of Pentecost?" (Chap- 
ter 2:1.) 

10. Describe the baptism of the Holy Spirit. 

11. How did it come that the "Jews were cut of 
every nation ? " ( Chapter 3:5.) 

12 w Give an analysis of Peter's sermon, chapter 
2. In chapter 3. 

13. Keaning of "Times of restitution of all 
things?" (Chapter 3:21.) 

14. Who was the "captain of the temple?" 
(Chapter 4:1.) The "Sadducees?" 

15. Who were the "Grecians?" (Chapter 6:1.) 
The "Libertines?" (Chapter 6:9.) 

16. Give an analysis of Stephen's address. 
(Chapter 7.) 



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17. Give history of "stoning" among the Jews. 
(Chapter 7:59.) 

18. Relate in detail the history in chapters 8 to 12 . 

19. What were ''unclean Spirits?'* (Chapter 
8:7.) What was "sorcery?" (Chapter 8:9.) 

20. Who was Simon? (Chapter 8:9.) 

21. Meaning "They that were were of the cir- 
cumcision?'' (Chapter 11:2.) 

22. Relate in detail the history in chapters 13 to 
28. 

23. How were Barnabas and Saul set apart to 
the work among the Gentiles? 

24. Give the substance of Paul's address. (Chap- 
ter 13.) Its effect. 

25. Who w^ere the "religious proselytes?" 
(Chapter 13:43.) 

26. Describe fully the transactions in chapter 15. 

27. What were the "decrees?" (Chapter 16:4.) 

28. What was "a spirit of divination?'' (Chap- 
ter 16:16.) 

29. Why were the Bereans more noble than 
those of Thessalonica? 

30. Who were the "Epicureans?" (Chapter 
17:18.) The "Stoicks?" 

31. What was "Areopagus?" (Chapter 17:19.) 

32. How long did Paul continue at Corinth? 

33. What vow had Paul taken? 

34. Meaning of "exorcists?" (Chapter 19:13.) 

35. How many addresses of Paul are recorded in 
Acts? Give the substance ot each. 

36. Who was Claudius I^ysias? Tertulus? 



96 COMPREHKNSIVB BIBIvE STUDY. 

37. Why did Paul appeal to Caesar? What re- 
sulted from it? 

38. Mention and describe all the miracles record- 
ed in Acts. 

39. Describe fully every case of conversion men- 
tioned in Acts. How many? Where recorded? 

40. Give the names of all persons in Acts who 
received the miraculous endowment of the Holy 
Spirit. 

41. Upon what conditions did God bestow the 
Holy Spirit upon all Christians? 

42. Mention every country, district, island, city, 
town, mountain, sea and river found in Acts, and tell 
what occurred in connection with each. 

43. Give all the quotations from the Old Testa- 
ment to be found in Acts. 

REVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 1,000 words on each of 
the following subjects: 

(1). The Book of Joel. 
(2). Book of Amos. 
(3). Book of Obadiah. 
(4). Book of Jonah. 



COnPREHENSIVE COURSE. 



STUDY OF THE KPISTLKS. 



LESSON XXVI. Thk EJpistlk to thk Romans. 

Introduction: We begin now the study of the 
Epistolary writings. Out of the twenty-seven books 
which compose the New Testament, twenty-one are 
in the form of letters by five different authors. 

As has been well said, ''the foundation of Chris- 
tianity is laid in a narrative, but the first and greatest 
development of Christian theology is laid in a collec- 
tion of letters." 

At the beginning of the Christian era Roman 
heathen writers speak of the large number of Jews 
dwelling in the city of Rome; tkey occupied a cer- 
tain quarter inside the walls and were allowed special 
privileges. The church of Rome was probably 
founded by Jews and proselytes from Jerusalem, who 
had been converted by Peter on the day of Pentecost. 
(Acts, 2:10.) 

The Roman letter was probably written at Cor- 
inth in the three months Paul spent there during his 
missionary journey. (See Acts 20:1-3.) 

The Epistle has two great divisions. 

1. Chapters 1-11 are doctrinal. 

2. Chapters 12-16 are practical. 
The apostle argues that 



98 COMPEEHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

(1). "All are guilty before God, (Jews and 

Gentiles.") 
(2). "All need a Savior." 
(3). "Christ died for all." 
(4). "We are all one Body in Him." 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Give date, authorship and main character- 
istics of the Roman letter. 

2. Take up the first eleven chapters in regular 
order and give the subject-matter, i. e. the apostle's 
arguments in detail, 

3. What had God promised before by the proph- 
ets? (Chapter 1:2.) When? 

4. Was Paul's journey to Rome a prosperous 
one? (Chapter 1:10.) Where lecorded? 

5. Meaning of "spiritual gift?" (Chapter i: 11.) 

6. How are both Jews and Gentiles alike guilty 
before God? 

7. Could the law make free from sin? 

8. What argument does Paul give by introduc- 
ing the justification of Abraham? 

9. How long before the giving of the law was 
the promise made to Abraham "that he should be 
the heir of the world?" (Chapter 4:13.) 

10. Meaning of "His own body now dead?" 
(Chapter 4:19.) 

11. Meaning of "Atonement?" (Chapter 5:11.) 

12. What is the result of sin? 

13. Meaning of "Similitude of Adam's trans- 
gression?" (Chapter 5:14.) 

14 . What lessons from Paul's contrast between 
law and grace? 



eOMPRBH^NSIVS BIBIvB STUDY. 99 

15. Meaning of "Our old man is crucified with 
him?" (Chapter 6:6.) 

16. Meaning of "that form of doctrine?" (Chap- 
ter 6:17.) 

17. How do we become dead to the law? 

18. What of the law of sin in our members? 

19. What is the law of the spirit of life? 

20. Meaning of the "redemption of our body?" 
(Chapter 8:23.). 

21. Meaning of "our infirmities?'' (Chapter 
8:26.) 

22. Explain chapter 8:28-30. 

23. Who were the "vessels of mercy?" (Chap- 
ter 9:23.) 

24. Was the rejection of the Jews and the call- 
ing of the Gentiles a subject of prophecy? If so, 
where written? 

25. Who was that "stumbling stone?" (Chap- 
ter 9:32-33.) 

26. What great lessons from chapter 10? 

27. What lessons from the olive tree and 
branches? (Chapter 11:16-21.) 

28. Will the Jews finally accept Christ? When? 

29. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 12. 

30. Give the lesson in detail from chapter 13. 

31. Meaning of "higher powers?" (Chapter 
I3:l.) 

32. Give in detail the subject-matter and lessons 
of chapters 14-15. 

33. Where was "Illyricum?" (Chapter 15:19.) 
"Spain?" (Chapter 15:24.) 

LofC. 



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34. Meaning of "have sealed to them this fruit?' 
(Chapter 15:28.) 

35. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 
16. 

36. Who was Phebe? Where was Cenchrea? 

37. Give all the references to and quotations 
from the Old Testament to be found in Romans. 

RbVIEW. 

1. Write an essay of 800 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(1). "Book of Micah" 
(2). "Cook of Nahum." 
(3). "Bookof Habakkuk." 
(4). "Book of Zephaniah." 

NOTE. 

Study these letters faithfully. Write out the 
answers fully in all the details. 



Lt^sson XXVII. I Corinthians. 

Corinth, when Paul visited it was the largest and 
most important city in Greece. Situated on the well 
known isthmus, the commerce of the world flowed 
through its two harbors. 

The Corinthian chuich was founded by Paul dur- 
ing the year and a half which he spent in the city 
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COMPREHENSIVE BiBI,E STUDY. 101 

(Acts, chapter 18), and[it consisted partly of Jewish, 
but mainly of Gentile converts. 

When P 111 came to Corinth from Athens, he 
seems to have fully understood the character of the 
city; he determined not to know anything there 
"save' Jesus Christ and Him crucified.'' I Corinth- 
ians, 2:1 2.) With such great evils to fight he 
needed a pure and simple gospel. 

The subjects dealt with are: 

1. The supremacy of Christ over all parties. 

2. The'correction of moral, social and eccles- 
iastical disorders. 

3. The true doctrine of the resurrection. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Give date, authorship ann characteristics of 
the I Corinthian letter. 

2. What was the religious, social and political 
condition of Corinth at that time? 

3. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 1. 

4. Meaning of "Ye are enriched in Him?'' 
(Chapter 1, 5.) 

5. What divisions had arisen in the Corinthian 
church? 

6. Meaning of "divisions?" (Chapter 1, 10.) 
"Contentions?" (Chapter 1, 11-) 

7. How was the preaching of the cross foolish- 
ness to them that perish? (Chapter 1, 18.) 

8. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapters 
2-4. 

9. Meaning of "excellency of speech or wis- 
dom?" (Chapter 2, 1.) 



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10. Who was the ''natural man?" (Chapter 2, 14.) 

11. Meaning ot "fed you with milk and not with 
meat?" (Chapter 3, 5.) 

12. Explain chapter 3:12-15; chapter 4:10. 

13. Give us in detail the subject matter of chap- 
ters 5-7. 

14. What was fornication? (Chapter 5, 1. 

15. Explain chapter 5, 6-8. 

16. What lesson from chapter 6? From chap- 
ter 7? 

17. Explain chapter 7:6, 12.25. 

18. Give in detail the subject-matter of chapter 
8-14. 

19. How might their liberty become a stumbling- 
block to the weak? (Chapter 8, 9. 

20. What lessons from chapter 9? From chap- 
ter 10? 

21. What waa the "cup of blessing?" (Chap- 
ter 10, 16. ) 

22. Meaning of "ordinances?" (Chapter 11, 2.) 
"Heresies?" (Chapter 11, 19.) 

23. What lessons from chapter 11? 

24. How could a person eat and drink unworth- 
ily? (Chapter 11, 27.) 

25. What lessons faom chapters 12-13? 

26. What was the "more excellent way?,' 
(Chapter 12, 31.) 

27. Does the apostle argue that these "spirit- 
ual gilts" would continue in the church through 
all ages? 

28. What is the ^'greatest" gift? 

29. What lessons from chapter 14? 



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30. Explain chapter 14,7-12. Also chapter 
14, 34-35? 

31. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 15-16. 

32. What was the attitude of some at Corinth 
concerning the resurrection? 

33. What arguments does the apostle give 
concerning the resurrection? 

34. Meaning of '*And we shall be changed?'' 
(Chapter 15, 52.) 

35. Meaning of "liberality?" (Chapter 16, 3.) 

36. What historical reference in chapter 16? 

37. Where was Macedonia? 

38. Give all the references to, and quotations 
from, the Old Testament to be found in I Corin- 
thians. 



1. Write an essay of 800 words on each of the 
following subjects: 

(I). **The Book of Haggai." 
(2). -'Book of Zechariah." 
(3). *'Bookof Malachi." 

NOTK. 

Make your answers full and complete. 



Lesson XXVIII. II Corinthians. 

Introduction: The second Epistle was called 
forth by the effect of the first. The occasion of 
writing it arose from the reports which Timothy 
and Titus had brought to Paul regarding the effect 
of the previous Epistle on the dispositions and re- 
lations of the Corinthian church; and one object of 
writing it was to regain their confidence as an 
apostle of the Lord, so that when he appeared 
among them in person it might not be in the spirit 
of chastisement, but for edification in love, his main 
purpose being to reestablish among them his apos- 
tolic character and reputation. 

It was written a few months subsequent to 
the first, in the same year, probably about the 
autumfl of A. D. 57 or 58, a short time previous to 
the apostle's three months' stay in Achaia. (Acts 
20:3.) 

The place whence it was written was clearly 
not Ephesus, but Macedonia (chapters 7:5; 8:1; 9:2), 
whither the apostle went by way of Troas (chapter 
2-13), after waiting a short time in the latter place 
for the return of Titus (chapter 2:13). 

The Epistle has been divided into three sec- 
tions: 

1. The first, in which Paul sets forth his 
ap®stolic character and course of life, and his feel- 
ings in regard to the effect of the previous epistle 
(chapters 1-7). 

2. The second, in which he gives directions 



COMPREHKNSIVK BIBI^U STUDY. 105 

about the collection for the poor saints in Judea 
(chapters 8-9). 

3. The third, in which he vindicates his apos- 
tolic authority (chapters 10-13). 

QUES1 lO^S AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Who wrote the II Corinthian letter? When? 
Where? Why? 

2. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-7. 

3. What and where was "Achaia?" (Chap- 
ter 1:1.) 

4. What "trouble" is referred to in chapter 
1:8? Where recorded? When? 

5. What is meant by "a second benefit?" 
(Chapter 1:15.) 

6. What '^anointing" is referred to in chap- 
ter 1:21? 

7. Meaning- of *'I call God for a record?'* 
(Chapter 1-.23.) 

8. Why had Paul written with ''many tears?'' 
(Chapter 2:4.) 

9. What historical reference in chapter 2:12- 
13? Where recorded? 

10. Meaning of "and a door was opened unto 
me of the Lord?" (Chapter 2- 12.) 

11. Meaning- of "ministration of death?" 
(Chapter 3:7.) 

12. Who is "the God of this world?" (Chap- 
ter 4:4.) 

13. Explain chapter 4:10-11. 



106 comprehe;nsivk bibi,k study. 

14. Meaning* of "outward man" and ''inward 
man?" (Chapter 4:16.) 

15. Meaning- of "earthly house'' and "building 
of God?" (Chapter 5:1.) 

16. What coming- event is referred to in chap- 
ter 5:10? 

17. How could thej "receive the grace of God 
in vain?" (Chapter 6:1.) 

18. Explain chapter 6: 10. 

19. How was the coming of Titus a source of 
joy and comfort to the apostle? (Chapter 7:4-7.) 

20. Give in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 8 and 9. 

21. Meaning of "the gift?" (Chapter 8:4.) 
*'Grace?" (Verse 6.) 

22. What historical reference in chapter &: 15? 
How long after that event till the second Corinthian 
letter was written? 

23. In what did the "ministering- to the saints'' 
consist? (Chapter 9:1.) 

24. Meaning of "bounty?" (Chapter 9:5.) 

25. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 10-13. 

26. What warnings did Paul give to those who 
undervalued his apostolic authority? 

27. Who were "false apostles?" (Ch. 11:13.) 

28. vVhat historical reference in chapter 11:32- 
33? Where recorded? When did it occur? 

29. What lessons from chapters 12 and 13? 

30. Give all the quotations from the Old Tes- 
tament to be found in II Corinthians. 



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REVIEW. 

1. Write the g-eography of the Four Gospels 
and Acts, mentioning- every country, district, 
island, city, town, mountain, sea and river. 

2. Bound each of the political divisions of 
Palestine in the time of Christ. 

3. Give directions and distances from Jeru- 
salem of the towns, cities, countries and islands 
mentioned in Acts. 



Lksson XXIX. Thk GAI.ATIAN Lb;tter. 

Introduction: Galatia was a comparatively 
small district of Asia Minor, occupied by the de- 
scendants of the Gauls, who had poured down into 
Italy and Greece in the third century B. C. The 
people were first Barbarian, then ming-ling- with 
the Greeks, because tempered by Greek civilization, 
and were finally subjugated by the Romans, B. C. 
189. Man} Jews had also settled in this region for 
trading" purposes, and the inhabitants became a 
mixture of Gauls, Greeks, Romans and Hebrews. 

After the apostolic conference at Antioch 
(Acts 15), Paul started on a second missionary tour. 
In the course of his journey he passed throug-h 
Galatia A. D. 52 (Acts, 16;l). Luke tells up noth- 
ing- of the missionary work of the great apostle in 



108 COMPREJHENSIVK BIBLK STUDY. 

this region. From Gal., 4:13-16, we learn that 
Paul was taken sick, and while too ill to travel he 
yet manag-ed to preach the Gospel. The Word was 
received with g"reat enthusiasm. (Gal. 4:14-15.) 
The Galatians had a second visit from the apostle 
in A. D. 55, during- his third missionary journey. 
He seems to have found it necessary at that time 
to strengthen the disciples. (Acts, 18:23.) The 
particular names of the churches to which this 
Epistle is addressed are not mentioned. (Gal., 1;2.) 

The converts at first did well, but soon Juda^ 
izing teachers found their way into the young 
Gentile churches. They claimed that the Jewish 
law was binding upon Christians. The insisted on 
the rite of circumcision. The authority of Paul 
and the Gospel which he preached were disparaged. 
It was a great controversy, and Paul proved himself 
equal to it. In the first and second chapters he 
vindicates his apostolic authority. The third and 
fourth chapters are a vindication of his doctrine, 
while the fifth and sixth chapters are hortatory, or 
practical. 

It is possible that the Galatian letter was sent 
from Corinth, where Paul spent part of the winter 
of A. D. 57-58. 

QUESTIONS AND OEDF.R OF WORK. 

1. What was the main object in writing the 
Galatian letter? 

2. Who were the Galatians? 

3. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-2. 



compri:hknsivk bibi,k study. 109 

4. From whom did Paul receive his apostle - 
ship? 

5. Meaning- of "another gospel?'' (Chap- 
ter 1, 6.) 

6. Who was "troubling- the Galatians?"(Chap- 
ter 1, 7.) 

7. How was the Gospel made known to Paul? 

8. Meaning of "went up by revelation?'* 
(Chapter 2, 1.) "Gospel of the uncircumcision?" 
(Chapter 2, 7.) 

9. Why did Paul withstand Peter to the face? 
(Chapter 2, 11.) 

10. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 3 and 4. 

11. What argument does Paul give by intro- 
ducing the justification of Abraham? Explain 
fully. 

12. What "promises" were made to Abraham 
and his seed? (Chapter 3, 16.) 

13. Why was the law given? 

14. What illustrations from the "heir" and the 
"servant?" (Chapter 4, 1-7.) 

15. Explain the allegory in chapter 4, 21-31. 

16. Write in detail the subject-matter in chap- 
ters 5 and 6. 

17. Meaning of "yoke of bondage?" (Chap- 
ter 5, 1.) 

18. What contrasts between the flesh and the 
spirit? 

19. What lessons from chapter 6? 

20. Meaning of "ye which are spiritual?" 
(Chapter 6, 1.) 



110 COMPREHENSrvH BIBLE STUDY. 

21. How can we "bear one another's burdens?^ 
(Chapter 6, 2.) 

22. Who are referred to in chapter 6, 1M3? 

23. What historical references are to be found 
in the Galatian letter? Where recorded? 

24. Give all the references to and quotations 
from the Old Testament to be found in Galatians. 



1. Give the origin, history and characteristics 
of the following-; 

(1). The Pharisees. 
(2). The Sadducees. 
(3). The Herodians. 
(4). The Scribes. 
(5). The Lawyers. 
(6). The Publicans. 
(7.) The Samaritans. 



Lesson XXX. The Ephesian Letter. 

Introduction-, Next to Rome Ephesus was the 
most important city visited by the apostle. It was 
to Asia what Corinth was to Greece, the great 
port to which flowed the commerce of the east and 
west. It was settled mainly by colonists from 
Athens, bus Asiatic elements of race and thought 
were not lacking in the population. The inhabit- 
ants were noted for their licentious and luxurious 



COMPRSHE5NSIVK BIBEB STFDY 111 

life. It was a great commercial, political and re- 
ligious center. 

The great temple of Diana, which was one of 
the seven wonders of the ancient world, stood out- 
side the city walls and faced the east. It was 
built of marble. The dimensions were 324 feet 
long, bj 164 feet wide. The time spent in build- 
ing it was 220 years. 

Paul first came to Ephesus when he was re- 
turning from his second missionary journey. (Acts 
18:18-21.) He brought with him Aquila and 
Priscilla, whom he left there when he departed. 
His stay was short, but a favorable impression was 
made, as he was asked to remain and urged to re^ 
turn. ApoUos visited Ephesus while Paul was 
away, (Acts 18:24-28. ; 19:1) and passed on to Cor- 
inth. The apostle again stopped at Ephesus dur- 
ing his third missionary tour, and this time he re- 
mained three years. (Acts 20:31.) During this 
very successful period of the apostle's labors the 
influence of the Gospel was spread throughout 
Asia. 

For further history of Paul's relations with 
Ephesus, read Acts 19 and 20, in full. 

The Epistle divisions, viz: 

1. The introduction. (Chapter 1. 

2. Doctrinal. Unity in Chi ist. (Chapter 2-3.) 

3. Practical. (Chapters 4 6.) The new life 
in unity with Christ. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OP WORPT. 

1. Give the political and religious conditions 



112 COMPRBHKNSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

of Ephesus when the Gospel was first introduced 
there. 

2. Under what circumstances was the Epistle 
written? 

3. Write the subject-matter of chapter 1 in 
detail. 

4. To whom was this letter addressed? 

5. Meaning of "hath chosen us in Him?" 
(Chapter 1, 4.) "Having- predestinated us?" 
(Chapter 1, 5.) 

6. The pronoun "us'' in chapter 1, 8-9 em- 
braces whom? 

7. What is meant by "the dispensation of the 
fullness of times?" (Chapter 1, 10.) 

8. What inheritance was obtained? (Chap- 
ter I, 11. 

9. Meaning- of "redemption of the purchased 
possession?" (Chapter 1, 14.) 

10. Write in detail the subject matter of chap- 
ters 2-3. 

11. What is declared to be the gift of God? 
(Chapter 2, 8. 

12. Who are meant by "ye who sometimes 
were far off?" (Chapter 2, 13.) 

13. Explain chapter 2, 14-16. 

14. Meaning of "the mystery?'' (Chapter 
3, 3-9.) To whom was was it revealed? How? 
When? 

15. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 4-6. 

16. What are the essentials to unity? Chap- 
ter 4. 



compfehe;nsiv^ bibi,e s'Tudy. 113 

17. What gifts are referred to? (Chapter 4, 8.) 

18. What things are essential to the "edifying 
of the body," (Chapter 4, 13.) 

19. Meaning of "old man" and "new man?" 
(Chapter 4, 22-24.) 

20. How may we imitate Christ? 

21. What exhortations to wives, husbands, 
children, parents, servants and masters? 

22. How was the church sanctified and cleaned? 

23. What is the "great mystery?'' (Chapter 
5,320 

24. What is the source of the Christian's 
strength? 

25. Describe in full each part of the Christian 
Armor. 

26. Meaning of "wiles of the Devil?" (Chap- 
ter 6, 11.) 

27. What kind of bonds mentioned in chapter 
6, 20. 

28. Who was "Tychicus?" (Chapter 6, 2l.) 

29. Where was the apostle when he sent 
Tychicus unto them? 

30. Give all the references to and quotations 
from the Old Testament to be found in Ephesians. 

REVIEW. 

1. Write the origin and history of: 
(1). The Sanhedrin. 

(2). The Synagogue. 

2. Who were the Zealots? The Nazarites? 
The Proselvtes? 



Lbsson XXXI. The Phii^ippian Letter. 

Introduction-. The church of Philippi was the 
first planted by Paul on the continent of j^Europe, 
and occurred about A. D. 52. The apostle's asso- 
ciates in the work at that time were Silas, Luke 
and Timothy. (Acts 16.) 

This city orig-iaally belong-ed to Thrace, but 
in 358 B. C, it was seized by King Philip of Mace- 
don (father of Alexander the Great), and made the 
most easterly city of his kingdom. Though found- 
ed by Philip of Macedon, it was at this time a 
Roman colony, having as such been established by 
Augustus Caesar, and its inhabitants were Romans 
citizens, jealous of their rights. 

The sixteenth chapter of Acts contains a full 
and graphic account of the founding of the Philip - 
pian church during the second journey of the 
apostle. ^1 Paul was divinely led over into Europe 
by a direct call of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 16, 6-12.) 

The starting point of the preaching was from 
a Jewish center, not in a synagogue, but outside 
the city *'by a river side where prayer was want to 
be made.'' Lydia, "a seller of purple of the city 
city of Thyatira," was the first convert; she 
opened her house to ministers of the Gospel. 

The casting out a spirit of divination from 
an unfortunate girl led to the imprisonment of 
Paul and Silas, and finally to the conversion of the 
jailer and his household. 

The occasion of Paul's writing [this letter was 



COMPREiHENSIVi: BIBLE) STUDY. 115 

to acknowledg-e a messag-e and a gift which the 
Philippians had sent to him bj the hands of 
Kpaphroditus; and one main object of it was to tes- 
tify his joj over their show of affection, to stir up 
in them the like gladness of the heart, and to 
make his joy more complete. 

This letter was written from Rome during- 
Paul's first imprisonment. (See Acts 28, 30-31; 
Philippians 1, 7-13; 4, 22. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When, where and why was the Philippian 
letter written? 

2. Give the history of the city of Philippi. 

3. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-4. 

4. Who joins the apostle in his salutation to 
the church? 

5. How were the Philippians partakers of grace 
in the confirmation of the Gospel? (See chapter 1, 7.) 

6. How had the things which happened unto 
the apostle fallen out to the furtherance of the Gos- 
pel? (Chapter 1, 12.) 

7. What was "the palace?^' (Chapter 1, 13.) 

8. How was Christ "mignified?'' 

9. How would death be **gain to the apostle?'' 
(Chapter 1, 21.) 

10. Meaning of ''stand fast in one spirit?" 
(Chapter 1,2 7.) 

11. What great lesson from Christ's humility? 
(Chapter 2, 1-11.) 

; 12. Meaning of "made himself no reputation? 



116 COMPRKHKNSIVE BIBLB STUDY. 

13. Who was Epaphroditus? What service had 
he rendered to Paul? Where was he when he was 
sick? 

14. Against whom does the apostle warn them 
in chapter 3, 2? 

15. Meaning of "might attain unto the resurrec- 
tion?" (Chapter 3,11.) 

16. What is embraced in this expression: "I 
press toward the mark?" 

17. What class is referred to in chapter 3, 18-19? 

18. Meaning of "my joy and crown?" (Chap- 
ter 4, 1.) 

19. Who was Euodias? (Chapter 4, 2.) Syn- 
tyche? Clement? 

20. What is the "Book of Life?" (Chapter 4, 3.) 

21. Meaning of "be careful for nothing?" 
(Chapter 4, 6.) 

22. Meaning of "your care of me hath flour- 
ished?" (Chapter 4, 10.) "But ye lacked oppor- 
tunity?" 

^3. What event is referred to in chapter 4, 15? 

24. Who were they of "Caesar's household?" 
(Chapter 4, 22.) 

25. You observe that there is an undercurrent 
of joy all through this letter. What was the cause 
of this joy? 

26. What three other Epistles were written by 
Paul from the same place and about the same time 
that he wrote the Philippian letter? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write the history of the foUowing persons: 



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(1). 


John the Baptist. 


(2). 


The Herods, 


(3). 


Pimtius Pilate. 


(4). 


Gamaliel. 


(5). 


Matthias. 


(6). 


Felix. 


(7). 


Festus. 


(8). 


Bernice. 


(9). 


Drusilla. 


(10). 


Agustus Caesar. 


(11). 


Tiberius. 


(12). 


Claudius Lysias. 



Lesson XXXII. The Colossian Letter. 

Introduction: This letter was written in Rome 
during- Paul's first imprisonment, about A. D. 63, 
and sent to Colossae, together with the Epistles to 
the Ephesians and Philemon, by the hands of 
Tychicus, who was probably a native of Ephesus, 
and Onesimus, a converted Colossian who had run 
away from his master. 

The city of Collossae, situated in a valley of 
Phrygia, on the River Lycus, was in Paul's time 
of comparatively little importance. There were 
two very important cities, Hierapolis and Laodicea, 
situated about twelve or fifteen miles below it. In 



118 COMPRl^HKNSIVK BIBI,E) STUDY. 

all these places there were Christian churches. We 
have no account of Paul visiting these:ciities or 
doing- any work in them. (Chapter 2, 1.) The 
church at Colossae was nevertheless a Pauline 
church, because planted by an esteemed fellow - 
laborer of Paul, and in whose prosperity, therefore, 
Paul took a special interest. 

The occasion of Paul's writing the Kpistle was 
the report which he had received from Kpaphras 
concerning the condition of the Colossian church 
and the dangers that threatened it; and the object 
he had in writing it was~to confirm its members in 
the faith they had received and to guard them 
against certain errors in doctrine and practice 
which had appeared among them, and which, if 
indulged in, would be sure to corrupt and subvert 
thechurch. (See Col., 1;7, and 4;12.) 

The chief thought in this letter is '*the dignity 
and sole sufficiency of Jesus 'Christ as the mediator 
and head of all creation and of the church." 
(Chapter 1, 14-18.) 

QU STIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When, where and why was the Colossian 
letter written? 

1. What can you say of Colossae? Where sit- 
uated? 

3. Write Jn detail! the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-2. 

4. Whence Paul's apostleship? 

5. For what does he give thanks? 

i 6,1 Meaning of the word "hope" in chapter 1, 5? 



comprkh:Ensive: bibi,e si'udy. 119 

7 Who was Kpaphras? 

8. What estimate does Paul put upon prayer 
and thanksgiving? 

8. What was the "power darkness?" (Chap- 
ter 1, 13. 

10. How was "Christ before all things?" 
(Chapter 1, 17.) 

11. How did Paul "rejoice in his sufferings?" 
(Chapter 1, 24.) 

12. What "mystery had beeen hid from ages?" 
(Chapter 1, 26.) 

13. Meaning of "being knit together in love?" 
(Chapter 2, 2,) 

14. What class of persons is referred to in chap- 
ter 2: 4, 8, 18? 

15. Meaning of "I am with you in the spirit?" 
(Chapter 2, 5.) 

16. Explain fully chapter 2, 11-17. 

17. Write in detail the subject matter of chap- 
ters 3 4. 

18. Meaning of "Mortify therefore your mem- 
bers?" (Chapter^ 3, 5.) 

19. Meaning of "old man" and "new man?" 
(Chapter 3 9-10 ) 

20 Meaning of "put on charity?" (Chapter 3, 14.) 

21. What means of teaching and admonition 
does the apostle urge? 

22. What exhortations to wives, husbands, chil- 
dren, "parents, servants and masters? 

23. Meaning of "not with eye-service as men- 
pleasers ? ' ' (Chapter 3 , 22.) 



120 COMPREHENSIVE BIBI,E STUDY. 

24. Meaning of "open unto US a door of utter- 
ance?" (Chapter 4, 3.) 

25. What kind of "bonds" are referred to in 
chapter 4, 3? 

26. Who was Onesimus? Aristarchus? Marcus? 
Barnabas? Justus? Luke? Demas? Archippus? 

27. Meaning of "who are of the circumcision?" 
(Chapter 4, 11,) 

28. Where was Laodica? Hierapolis? 

29. Where was the home of Nymphas? 

30. In what other church was ^this Epistle to be 
read? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thorough analysis of the following 
books : 

(1). Matthew. 
(2). Mark. 
(3). Luke. 

2. What do you consider the ten mcst impor- 
tant events in the history of Christ? 



Lesson XXXIII. I and II Thessai^onians. 

Introduction: Thessalonica was situated at 
the head of the Thermaic gulf, and its original 
name was Therma. Cassander, the son of Anti- 
pater, rebuilt and enlarged Therma, and named it 



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after his wife, Thessalonica, the sister of Alexan- 
der the Great. The name ever since, under various 
slig-ht modifications has been continuous, and the 
city itself has never ceased to be eminent. It 
came under Roman rule 168 B. C, and in 42 B. C. 
was declared a free Roman city. In Paul's time it 
was a great commercial center. The inhabitants 
were Jews, Greeks and Romans. It is one of the 
few ancient cities that has retained its importance 
up to the present time. Its present population is 
more than 70,000. Its modern name is Salonika. 

By reading Acts, 17, 1-13, we learn that the 
apostle on his second missionary journey left PhiU 
ippi and went westward till he came to Thessa- 
lonica. Here he found the Jews sufficiently nu- 
merous and influential to possess a synagogue. 
He preached three Sabbath days and begun a work 
which has lasted to the present time. But the 
'*Jews which believed not" made a tumult and 
Paul departed to Berea. One of the Thessalonian 
members, Aristarchus, shared Paul's imprisonment 
at Rome. (Col. 4, 10.) 

These letters are specially interesting and im- 
portant as the earliest extant writings of Paul. 
They were written about 53 A. D., from Corinth. 
The second letteo was written a few months after 
the first. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Give the early history of Thessalonica. 

2. Give the object and date of writing I Thes- 
salonians. 



122 COMPREHKNSIVK BIBLK STUDY. 

3. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-3. 

4. Meaning- of "our Gospel came not unto 
jou in words only, but also in power, and in the 
Holy Ghost?" (Chapter 1, 5.) 

5. Where was Macedonia? 

6. What historical reference in chapter 
2, 1-13? Where recorded? 

7. Who had hindered Paul from going again 
to Thessalonica? 

8. What historical reference in chapter 3? 
Where recorded? 

9. Meaning of "might perfect that which is 
lacking in your faith?" (Chapter 3, 10.) 

10. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters^4-5. 

11. Meaning of "lust of concupicence?" Chap- 
ter 4,5.) 

12. What does Paul teach them concerning the 
resurrection and the second coming of Christ? 

13. How will the day of the Lord come? 

14. Meaning of "knw them which labor among 
you?" (Chapter 5, 12.) 

15. Meaning of "unruly?" (Chapter 5, 14.) 
"Quench not the spirit?" (Chapter 5, 19.) 

16. Meaning of "spirit," "soul'' and "body?'' 
(Chapter 5, 19. ) 

17. When, where and why was the II Thessa- 
lonian letter written? 

18. Write in detail the sub-ject- matter of chap- 
ter 1. 

19. Who joins the apostle in his salutations? 



compr:^hknsivk bibi^e; study. 123 

20. Why did they thank God? 

21. Who was troubling- the Thessalonians? 
(Chapter 1, 6-7. 

22. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ter 2. 

23. Why does the apostle admonish them not 
to be * 'shaken in mind?" (Chapter 2, 2.) 

24. What was the notion of the Thessalonians 
concerning" the second coming- of Christ? 

25. Who was *'that man of sin?'' (Chapter 
2,3.) 

26. How had God chosen them to salvation? 
(Chapter 2, 13. ) 

27. Why did Paul admonish them to "stand 
fast?" 

28. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ter 2. 

29. Why did Paul ask an interest in their 
prayers? 

30. In what respect were some "walking dis- 
orderly?" 

31. What were they admonished to do concern- 
ing those who obeyed not the word of the apostle? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thoroug-h analysis of the follow- 
ing- books: 

(1). The Gospel of John. 
(2). Acts of Apostles. 
(3). The Roman letter. 



Lesson XXXIV. I and II Timothy, Titus 
AND Phii^emon. 

hitroduction: The first and second letters to 
Timothy and Titus are very similar in thought 
and style. They add not a little to what we know 
of Paul's life and finish a history which would 
have otherwise been incomplete. 

In these letters the apostle deals with practical 
themes. The character of church officers is fully 
brought out. (See I Tim., 3:1-13. Titus 1:7-16.) 
Timothy and Titus are directed how they should 
bear themselves toward the church members and 
what they should teach. (See I Tim. 5; Titus 2.) 
Instruction is given in regard to public worship 
and persons for whom prayer should be offered. 
(I Tim., 2.) It IS shown that a diligent study of 
the Scriptures and fervent preaching of the word 
form a most effective bulwark ag^ainst all forms of 
evil. (See II Tim., 3 and 4.) 

The Epistle to Philemon is the only strictly 
private letter of Paul which has been preserved. 
All the other Kpistles are either church or pas- 
toral letters of authoritative direction. 

The occasion of writing the Kpistle to Phile- 
mon was the return to Philemon of Onesimus, a 
slave who had deserted his master, gone off with 
some of his property and taken refuge in Rome, 
but who had been converted by Paul, 



COMPREHENSIVE) BIBI.E STUDY. 125 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. Give occasion and date of I Timothy. 

2. Write in detail the subject-matter of I 
Tim. (Chapters 1-6.) 

4. What historical reference in chapter 1, 3? 
Where recorded? 

5. Meaning of "prophecies which went be- 
fore on thee?'' (Chapter 1, 18.) 

6. Who was Hymenaecus? Alexander? 

7. What exhortations concerning" prayer? 
* 8. What injunctions to women? 

9. What are qualifications of bishops and dea- 
cons? 

10. Meaning of *%et these also first be proved?" 
(Chapter 3, 10.) 

11. Meaning of ''purchase to themselves a good 
degree?" (Chapter 3, 13.) 

12. Meaning of "latter times?" (Chapter 4, 1.) 
"The gift?" (Chapter 4, 14.) 

13. What general directions regarding church 
government ? ( Chapter 5 . ) 

14. What exhortations in chapter 6? 

15. What quotations from the Old Testament in 
I Timothy? 

16. When, where and why was second letter to 
Timothy written? 

17. Write in detail the subject matter of II Tim- 
othy, chapters 1-4. 

18. What was "the gift of God?" (Chapter 1, 6.) 

19. Who was Phygellus? Hermogenes? One- 
siphorus? 

20. Meaning of "My chain?" (Chapter 1, 16.) 



126 COMPREHKNSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 

21. What practical exhortations in chapter 2? 

22. Who was Hymenaecus? Philetus? 

23. Explain chapter 2, 20. 

24. What warnings in chapter 3? 

25. What historical references in chapter 3? 
Where recorded? 

26. What exhortations in chapter 4? 

27. What historical references in chapter 4? 
Where recorded? 

28. Meaning of "at my first answer? ' (Chap- 
ter 4, 16.) 

29. Who was Emperor of Rome when this letter 
was written? 

30. Give occasion and date of writing epistle to 
Titus. 

31. Write in detail the subject matter of Titus. 
(Chapter 1, 3.) 

32. Where is Crete? What of Titus' work there? 

33. Who were the ''gainsayers?" (Chapterl,9) 

34. What direction in chapters 2-3? 

35. Meaning of "washing of regeneration?" 
(Chapter '3, 5.) 

36. Explain chapter 3, 9. Meaning of "heretick?" 
(Chapter 3, 10.) 

37. Where was Nicopolis? 

38. Who was Artemas? Zenas? ApoUos? 

39. When, where and why was epistle to Phile- 
mon written? 

40. Write in detail the subject matter of Philemon . 

41. Who was Apphia? Onesimus? 

42. Who were with Paul when this letter was 
written? 



COMPREHENSIVE BIBI,B STUDY. 1*27 



REVIEW. 



1. Thoroughly analyze the following books: 
(l). I Corinthians. 
(2). II Corinthians. 
(3). Galatians. 



Lesson XXXV. The Hebrew Letter. 

Introduction: We know nothing of the Hebrews 
to whom this Epistle was addressed, except what we 
learn from the Epistle itself. This much is certain: 
They were Jewish Christians in danger of apostasy, 
but no particular church to which they belonged is 
mentioned. 

As they stood in danger of making shipwreck of 
their faith in Christ, they had great need of the ex- 
hortation to hold fast their confidence steadfast unto 
the end. (Chapter 3, 14.) Therefore the object of 
writing the letter was to exhort and encourage them 
to endure whatever persecution and reproach they 
might have to face. The writer shows once for all the 
supremacy of Christ over prophets, angels, Moses and 
the old covenant; in fact the superiority of Chris- 
tianity to Judaism in every particular. It is declared 
that the law made nothing perfect, and that it was 
merely the shadow of which Christ is the reality. In 
the eleventh and twelfth chapters there is a magnifi- 
cent showing of the faith of the old covenant worthies 



128 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

wbo believed in God and who walked by faith and 
not by sight. 

While there has been much discussion as to the 
authorship of this letter, yet the preponderance of the 
evidence seems to favor Paul as being its author. The 
book was certainly written before the destruction of 
Jerusalem in A. D. 70; the temple is referred to as 
still in existence and the sacrifices as being offered. 
(Read chapters 9-10.) 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1\ When, where and why was the Hebrew let- 
ter written? 

2. Write in detail the subject matter of chap- 
ters 1-4. 

3. How has God revealed himself? 

4. How is it shown that Christ is above the 
angels? 

5. What anointing is referred to in chapter 1, 9? 

6. How was the gospel "confirmed?" (Chap- 
to2, 3.) 

7. Meaning of "little lower than the angels?" 
(Chapter 2, 9.) 

8. Why was Jesus worthy of more glory than 
Moses? 

9. What historical reference in chapter 3? 
What lesson from it? 

10. How did Israel fail to enter into rest? 

11. What of our high priest? 

12. Write in detail the subject matter of chap- 
ters 5-10. 



C0MPRKHE:NSIVK BIBI.E STUDY. 129 

13. What lessons concerning" Christ's priest- 
hood in chapters 5-10? 

14. In what respect was Christ a priest after 
the order of Melchizedec? 

15. Meaning of "Heavenly g-ift" and "partak- 
ers of the Holy Ghost." (Chapter 6, 4.) 

16. What historical reference in chapter 6? 
Where recorded? 

17. Explain chapter 7, 3. 

18. Why is Christ's priesthood unchangable? 

19. When did Christ offer up himself? (Chap- 
ter 7, 27. ) 

.20. Was the old covenant still in force when 
the Hebrew letter was written? What was the 
old covenant? 

21. Contrast the old and new covenants. 

22. What lessons from chapters 9-10? Explain 
chapter 9, 15-17. 

23. Meaning of "shadow of good things to 
come?" (Chapter 10, 1.) 

24. Were the sins of the people under the old 
covenant really blotted out? 

25. What exhortations in the latter part of 
chapter 10* 

26. Meaning of "if we sin wilfully?" (Chap- 
ter 10, 26.) 

27. Write in detail the subiect matter of chap- 
ter 11-13.) 

28. How many examples of faith in chapter 11? 
Where recorded? What lessons from them? 

29* What encouragements in chapter 12? 



130 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

30. Meaning of "fail of the grace of God?" 
(Chapter 12, 15.) 

31. Meaning of "found no pdace of repentance?" 
(Chapter 12, 17.) 

32. What characteristic of Christ's Kingdom is 
mentioned? 

33. What exhortations in chapter 13? 

34. Who are those "which have the rule over 
you?" (Chapter 13, 7, 17, 24.) 

35. Give every reference to and quotation from 
tke Old Testament to be found in the Hebrew letter. 
How many? Where recorded? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thorough analysis of the following 
books : 

(l). Ephesians. 
(2). Philipians. 
(4). Colossians. 



Lesson XXXVI. The Epistle to James. 

Introduction: The seven letters which follow 
Hebrews have been denominated "General," or 
"Catholic" Epistles, as pertaining to the whole 
church, as being addressed not to any special local 
church or community, but generally to all. 

The author of this first of the "General Epistles" 
>vas "James, the I<ord's brother" (Gal., 1:19), who 



COMPRBH^NSIVK BIBLE STUDY. 131 

was probably an elder in the Jerusalem church. 
(Acts, 15:13 ) He deals in his Epistle with practical 
themes. There is no mention of Jewish ordinances. 
The references to Christ are very marked: His 
equality with God (chapter 1, l) ; the new birth 
(chapter 1, 18); His glory (chapter 2, 1); His au- 
thority (chapter 5, 10), and His coming to judgment 
(chapter 5, 7). The rule of life is the gospel law of 
liberty. (Chapter 2, 12.) 

We find warnirgs against a dead faith, unchari- 
table judgment and undue respect for the rich. There 
are striking definitions of pure religion (chapter 1,17) 
and true wisdom (chapter 3, 17). 

The following themes are made prominent in the 
Epistle: 

1. Trials and temptations. 

2. Source and means of obtaining wisdom and 
steadfastness. 

3. The perishableness of riches. 

4. The power of temptations. 

5. Doers of the Word and not hearers only. 

6. True and false religion. 

7. Justifying faith. 

8. Humility before God. 

9. The uses of the tongue. 

10. Swearing. 

11. Afiiiction and sickness. 

12. Prayer. 

QUESTION'^ AND ORDER OF WORI7. 

1. When, where and why was the Epistle of 
James written? 



132 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

2. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-3. 

3. To whom was this letter addressed? 

4. Meaning of "double-minded man?'' (Chap- 
ter 1,8.) 

5. What is the origin and end of sin.'* 

6. What is pure and undefiled religion? 

7. What lessons from chapter 2? 

8. What was "that worthy name?" (Ch. 2, 7.) 

9. What is "the law of liberty?" (Ch. 2, 12.) 

10. What historical references in chapter 10? 
Where written? When? 

11. What practical lessons in chapter 3? 

12. Meaning of "in many things we offend all?" 
(Chapter 3, 2.) 

13. Meaning of "let him show out of a good 
conversation his works?" (Chapter 3, 13.) 

14. What of the wisdom that is from above? 

15. Write in detail^be subject-matter of chap- 
ters 4 and 5. 

16. Who is declared to be the enemy of God? 

17. Does James regard the devil as a real per- 
sonality? 

18. What does James say is sin? 

19. What of the rich? 

20. What exhortations concerning patience? 

21. Meaning of "stablish your hearts?" (Chap- 
ters, 8.) 

22. What historical references in chapter 5? 

23. Why "swear not?" (Chapter 5, 12.) 

24. Meaning of "let your yea be yea?'' (Chap- 
ter 5; 12.) 



COMPRK^KNSIVE BIBI,K STUDY. 1^3 

25. What admonition to the aflQicted? The 
merry? The sick? 

26. What efficacy in the "anointing with oil?*' 
(Chapter 5, 14.) 

27. What of those who have faults? 

28. Who was Klias? When did he live? 

29. What lessons concerning prayer here? 

30. Meaning of "err from the truth?" (Chap- 
ters, 19.) 

31. Meaning of "hide a multitude of sins?" 
(Chapter 5, 20.) 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thorough analysis of the following 
books : 

(l). I and II Thessalonians. 
(2). I and 11 Timothy. 
(3). Titus. 



Lksson XXXVII. I AND II Pkter and Judk. 

Peter, a fisherman of Bethsaida (Matt., 16:16-17, 
and Jno., 1:41-42), was one of the foremost of the 
apostles to whom was given the keys of the kingdom. 
He opened the door of the church to three thousand 
on the day of Pentecost (Acts, 2:41,) and admitted 
the first Gentile family by baptism into the same fold 
(Acts, 10:4-48). 

1. / Peter. The Divine authenticity of this 
l^ook stands unquestioned. It was written to Cfaris- 



134 COMPREHKNSIVK BIBLE STUDY. 

tiens who were passing through a period of trial and 
suffering for their religion. They were falsely accused 
as evil doers. (Chapter 2, 12; 3,16; 4,4.) The 
apostle advised them how to bear evil for Christ's 
sake, and he reminded them how that Christ being 
reviled, reviled not again. 

2. // Peter, In this letter the apostle is looking 
forward to his death. (Chapter 1, 14.) As one of 
the three who was with the Savior on the Mountain of 
Transfiguration, he could refer to that event with con- 
fidence. (Chapter 1, 17-18.) He was acquainted 
with Paul's writings. (Chapter 3, 15-16.) 

The occasion of this letter was a new danger to 
the churches. False teachers had entered them and 
were doing great harm. (Chapter 2.) 

3. The Epistle of Jude. There is a marked re- 
semblance in a number of points between this Epistle 
and II Peter. The writer is Jude, the brother of 
James. (Matt., 13, 55; Mark, 6,3.) The place 
and time of writing are uncertain. The object and 
occasion of the Fpistle are to be found by leading 
verses 3 and 4. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK, 

1. When, where and why was I Peter written? 

2. To whom was the letter addressed? 

3. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-5. 

4. How is it that they "were begotten again?" 
(Chapter 1, 3.) 

5. What interest did prophets and angels have 
in the plan of salvation? 



COMPREHENSIVE filBI^E Sl^UDY. 135 

6. Where was the ** chief corner stone" laid?'' 
(Chapter 2. 6.) 

7. What exhortations in chapters 1-3? 

8. What historical references in chapter 3? 

9. Meaning of "he that hath suffered in the 
flesh hath ceased from sin?'' (Chapter 4, 1.) 

10. What exhortations in chapters 4 and 5? 

11. What was it to "suffer as a Christian" at 
that time? 

12. Who was Silvanus?" (Chapter 5, 12.) 

13. Write the object and characteristics of II 
Peter. 

14. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 1-3. 

15. What were the "great and precious prom- 
ises? (Chapter 1, 4.) 

16. How would they be secure against "falling?" 

17. Meaning of "I must put off this my taber- 
nacle?" (Chapter 1, 14.) 

18. What historical reference in chapter 1? 
Where recorded? 

19. What historical references in chapter 2? 
Where recorded? 

20. How is the "latter end worse with them than 
the beginning?" (Chapter 2, 20.) 

21. Why does Peter say he was writing the sec- 
ond letter? 

22. What of scoffers? What of Christ's coming 
again? 

23. What is it to "wrest the Scriptures?" (Chap- 
ter 3, 16.) 

24. What dangers at that time which might lead 
them to fall? (Chapter 3, 17.) 



136 COMPRKHKNSIVB BIBLE STUDY. 

25. Why was the Epistle of Jude written? 

26. Write in detail the subject-matter of this 
letter. 

27. What historical references in the Book of 
Jude? Where written? 

28. Who were these men '"crept in unawares?" 
(Verse 4.) 

29. What became of the "angels who kept not 
their first estate?'' (Verse 6.) 

30. How might they be kept from falling? 

31. Give all the references to, and quotations 
from, the Old Testament to be found in I and II 
Peter and Jude. 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thorough analysis of the following 
books : 

(1). Philemon. 
(2). Hebrews. 
(3). James. 



Lesson XXXVIII. I, II and III John. 

1. I John, The writer of this Epistle is the 
same as the author of the fourth Gospel. In the 
Epistle reference is made to the Gospel, which it 
presupposes as already familiar to and fresh in the 
minds of its readers. The evidence for its genuine- 
ness, therefore, is practically the same as that for the 
Gospel. The Epistle was written during the latter 
part of the apostle's life, and probably from Ephesus. 



COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,E STUDY. 137 

The Epistle is addressed to no particular church 
and seems to be a general one intended for a number 
of churches for a certain specific purpose. Read 
chapters 2, 18-19; 4, 3; 5, 21. 

As to the object in writing it, see chapters 1, 1-4; 
5, 1-4; 5, 13. 

2. II John. This letter contains only thirteen 
verses. It contains no direct information as to when 
or where it was written. The object in writing it 
was to warn against certain deceivers who were 
abroad at that time. (Verse 7.) 

3. /// John. This Epistle is addressed to 
Gains. The occasion of the letter was the kindness 
and hospitality which Gains had shown to some 
evangelists who had come to the church where he, it 
seems, was a member. 

QUFSTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK, 

1. When, where and why was I John written? 

2. Write the subject-matter in detail of chap- 
ters 1-5. 

3. Who is referred to in the first three verses? 

4. What message had the apostles heard of him? 

5. How may we have fellowship with one 
another? 

6. Who were ''my little children?" (Chapter 
2, 1.) 

7. What is Christ's work as our "Advocate?'' 

8. What was the **old commandment?" (Chap- 
ter 2, 7.) 

9. What three classes are addressed? 

10. Who was Antichrist? (Chapter 2, 18.) 



138 COMPRKHENSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 

11. What annointing is referred to in chapter 
2, 27? 

12. What is declared to be sin? 

13. Why was the "Son ©f God manifested?" 

14. What historical reference in chapter 3? 
Where recorded? 

15. Why do we receive whatsoever we ask? 

16. How do we know that ''Goddwellethin us?'' 

17. How may we distinguish between the spirit 
of truth and the spirit of error? (Chapter 4, 6.) 

18. Who is it that overcometh the world? 

19. Who beareth witness in Heaven? What in 
earth? 

20. Meaning of "hath the witness in himself?" 
(Chapter 5, 10.) 

21. When does God hear us? 

22. What is the "sin unto death?" (Chapter 
5,16.) 

23. Why was II John written? 

24. Write in detail the subject-matter of II John. 

25. Who was the "elder?" The "elect lady?" 

26. Why should he not "write many things with 
paper and ink ? ' ' 

27. Why was III John written? 

28. Write in detail the subject -matter of III John. 

29. Who was Gaius? 

30. Who was Diotrephes? What was his char- 
acter? 

31. Who was Demetrius? 

REVIEW. 

1. Write a thorough analysis of the following 
books : 



COMPRKHENSIVK BIBI.K STUDY. 13f 

(1). I and II Peter. 
(2). I, II and III John. 
(3). Jude. 



Study the text of these letters thoroughly, verse 
by verse, and chapter by chapter. 



Lesson XXXIX. Thk Book of Revki.ation. 

Introduction : The generally accepted opinion of 
the church in regard to this book is that it was writ- 
ten by John, the apostle, during his exile on the Isle 
of Patmos about A. D., 95. The author in four dif- 
ferent places calls himself John. (See chapter 1,1; 
4, 4-9; 22, 8. 

The word "Revelation" is the latin equivalent 
of the Greek word "Apocalypse,'' by which this 
book is designated in the original, and so applied it 
means an unveiling, specially of the future, and that 
as regards the fortunes of the church in her relations 
to the powers of the world. A careful and thorough 
study of this book will repay any one well for the 
time and energy spent upon it. 

It seems to be a fact that the visions of the book 
have found counterparts in the world's history. Com- 
mentators say: "The Beast", (chapter 13, 1 ; l7, 3 
was the Roman empire; the seven heads were seven 
emperors; the woman, (chapter 17, 3) was the city of 
Rome; the ten horns were imperial governors, (chap- 
ter 13, 1; 17, 3-12.) 



140 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

QUESTIONS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. When, where and why was the Revelation 
written ? 

2 . Who was emperor of Rome while John was 
on the Isle of Patmos? 

3. Write in detail the subject matter of chaptar 1. 

4. Why was John banished to Patmos? When? 
Where was Patmos? 

5. What did the seven golden candlesticks rep- 
resent? The seven stars? The sharp two edg:ed 
sword? 

6. What was John commanded to write? 

7- What were the messages to the seven 
churches? (Chapters 3 4.) 

8. Where were the seven churches located? 
(See map.) 

9. What promise to him that overcometn? 

10. Write in detail the subject-matter of chapters 
4-5, the Divine Glory, sealed book and the I,amb. 

11. What did the seven lamps of fire burning 
represent? 

12. What was the book that was opened by the 
Lamb? 

13. Write in detail the subject-matter of chap- 
ters 6-7. 

14. What does each of the four horses in chap- 
ter 6 represent? 

15. What did the "white robes" signify? (Chap- 
ter 6, 11. 

16. What occurred at the opening of the sixth 
seal? 

17. Write in detail the subject-matter of chapter 
8-9. 



COMPREHKNSIVB BIBI.K STUDY. 141 

18. What occurred at the opening of the seventh 
seal? 

19. What occurred at the sounding of the first 
six trumpets? 

20. Describe in detail the three incidents that 
occurred between the sounding of the sixth and sev- 
enth trumpets. 

21. What was the ' 'little book?" (Chapter 10. ) 
Meaning of "Take it, and eat it up?" 

22. What were the "two witnesses?" (Ch. 11.) 

23. How much time does a thousand two hun- 
dred three score days represent? 

24. What occurred at the sounding of the sev- 
enth trumpet? 

25. Describe in detail the visions in chapters 
12-14. 

26. How much time does forty and two months 
embrace ? ( Chapter 13 , 5 . ) 

27. What did the "angel flying in the midst of 
Heaven, having the everlasting Gospel" represent? 
(Chapter 14, 6.) 

28. Describe in detail the seven vials of wrath 
which are poured out. (Chapters 15-16.) 

29. What does the battle of Armagddon signify? 

30. Write in detail the subject-matter of of chap- 
ters 17-22. 

31. What does the fall of Babylon signify? 

32. What was the woman arrayed in purple? 

33. Neaning of "come out of her my people?'' 
(Chapter 18, 4.) 

34. What did the casting of the great stone into 
the sea represent? 

35. Who was the "wife of the Lamb?" (Chap- 
ter 19, 7.) 

36. Who was "the word of God?" (Chapter 
19, 13.) 

37. What of the millennium? 

38. What of Ihe final destiny of Satan? 



142 COMPREHENSIVE BIBLE STUDY. 

39. What books were opened? (Chapter 20, 12.) 

40. Meaning of "death and hell delivered up the 
dead which were in them?" (Chapter 20, 13.) 

41. What of the new Heavens and earth and the 
new Jerusalem? 

42. What of the Tree of Life? 

43. Why did the angel say, "See thou do it 
not?" (Chapter 22, 9.) 

44. What of him who adds to or takes from these 
things? 

45. Write a thorough analysis of Revelatioa. 



COMPREHENSIVE COURSE. 



GENERAL REVIEW. 



Lesson XL. Final Examination. 



RULES. 

1. The matter for this final examination must 
be thoroughly studied by the student before beginning 
to write it out. 

2. The student must not hurry over the work, 
nor write in a careless manner. 

3. All answers must be written out fully in 
detail. 

4. The grade must not fall below 85 on this 
examination. In case it does, the student will be re- 
quired to re -write the examination paper. Therefore 
do thorough work from the start. 



COMPRKHENSIVE BIBLK STUDY. 143 

QMESTI NS AND ORDER OF WORK. 

1. How many persons wrote the Bible? Men- 
tion their names. 

2. Take up each of the thirty-nine books of the 
Old Testament separately, beginning with Genesis, 
and analyze them as follows : 

(l). Write the analysis of contents in as few 
words as possible to make it clear and complete. 

(2). Give authorship, date and characteristics of 
each book. 

(3). Mention the countries, towns, mountains, 
seas and rivers of each book and locate them on the 
map. 

(4). Mention the prominent men and women of 
each book and give the main facts in their lives. 

(5). Describe the dtfferent forms of idolatry 
spoken of in each book. 

(6). Give full particulars of all the wars and 
battles of each book, and tell who were engaged and 
what were the results. 

3. Who was the first polygamist? 

4. Give full particulars of the following in de- 
tail, embracing time, place, circumstances and main 
facts. 

(I). The building of Noah's ark. 

(2). The flood. 

(3) . The building of the Tower of Babel. 

(4). The exodus, 

(5). The erection of the tabernacle. 

(6). The conquest of Canaan. 

(7). The building of Solomon's temple. 

(8). The captivity of the Ten Tribes. 

(9). The Babylonian captivity. 

5. What period of time did the rule of th^ 



144 COMPRKHKNSIVK BIBI,K STUDY. 

Judges cover? Mention names of Judges in regular 
order. 

6. Write the names in order of all the kings of 
Israel, giving the length of. each reign. 

7. Write the names in order of all the kings of 
Judah, giving the length of each reign. 

8. What are the main themes of each of the 
Prophetical Books? 

9. Take up each of the twenty-seven books of 
the New Testament separately, beginning with 
Matthew, and analyze them as follows: 

(l). Write the analysis of contents in as few 
words as possible to make it clear and complete. 

(2). Give authorship, date and characteristics 
of each book. 

(3). Mention the countries, districts, islands, 
towns, mountains, seas, lakes and rivers of each book 
and locate them on the map. 

(4). Mention the prominent men and women of 
each book and tell what is said of them. 

10. How many parables of Christ in the "Four 
Gospels?'' Name them and tell vvhere recorded. 

11. How many miracles of Christ in the "Four 
Gospels?'' Name them and tell where recorded. 

12. Mention in order the conversions ot the Acts 
of the Apostles. 

13. What are the main themes of each of the 
twenty -one letters of the New Testament? 

14. Bound the following couairies and) districts 
in order: (l) Palestine, (2) Egypt, (3) Arabia, 
(4) Syria, (5) Armenia, (6) Assyria, (7) Babylonia, 
(8) Media, (9) Persia, ( 10) Asia Minor, (11) Mace- 
donia, (12) lUyricum, (13) Phoenicia, (14) Crete, 
(15) Cyprus.) 

15. Bound each of the districts occupied by the 
Twelve Tribes. 

16. Mention in regular order twenty of the most 
important events from Genesis to Revelation. 



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